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Ford Montague

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,500 cc

P283 LMOMOT history

P283 LMO is a blue diesel Ford Montague first used on 1 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 247,164 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
247,164 km
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,160 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P283 LMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Montague
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P283 LMO was last recorded at 247,164 km on 17 Feb 2026, 7,049 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,115 km · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,049 km
Average per year
5,160 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 247,164 km
  • 2025 – 240,115 km
  • 2024 – 232,036 km
  • 2023 – 225,298 km
  • 2022 – 219,611 km
  • 2021 – 218,752 km
  • 2018 – 210,723 km
  • 2017 – 200,132 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,164 km
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front window doesn't open
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,164 km (+7,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    247,164 km
    Test number
    606853541415
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window doesn't open
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass240,115 km (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    240,115 km
    Test number
    318205970070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass232,036 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    232,036 km
    Test number
    933262288274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail232,034 km (+6,736)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,034 km
    Test number
    643489715740
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass225,298 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    225,298 km
    Test number
    169692341812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail225,298 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,298 miles
    Test number
    228360896550
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass219,611 km (+859)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    219,611 km
    Test number
    498500807908
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and Nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes slight imbalance
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded and small hole
    • AdvisoryOffside and Nearside inner and outer sills corroded and coated under sill
    • AdvisoryRear Antirollbar clamp bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle been standing for period

  8. Pass218,752 km (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    218,752 km
    Test number
    462080242884
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to and around rear suspension including coil springs
    • AdvisoryOffside inner/outer sill corroded and covered in undersill

  9. Fail218,751 km3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,751 km
    Test number
    618250773973
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner arch/ sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to and around all rear suspension and seat belt mountings but not excessive
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to and around rear suspension including coil springs
    • AdvisoryMiddle set of seats fitted wrong way around not allowing belts to be used
    • AdvisoryOffside inner/outer sill corroded and covered in undersill

  10. Pass217,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    217,434 miles
    Test number
    458215301711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion

  11. Pass210,723 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    210,723 km
    Test number
    458181051346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass208,475 miles (+91)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    208,475 miles
    Test number
    549009325030
    • AdvisoryFRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail208,384 miles2 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,384 miles
    Test number
    921116549190
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass200,132 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    200,132 km
    Test number
    773730748253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to split

  15. Pass197,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    197,175 miles
    Test number
    765608848879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail197,175 miles (+11,346)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,175 miles
    Test number
    796488114673
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass185,829 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    185,829 miles
    Test number
    697249635146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdv other corrosion to vehicle not within prescribed area

  18. Fail185,829 miles (+8,595)12 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,829 miles
    Test number
    757123535145
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdv other corrosion to vehicle not within prescribed area

  19. Pass177,234 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    177,234 miles
    Test number
    265089824187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdv circumfrential cracking to both rear tyres

  20. Fail177,234 miles (+13,682)8 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,234 miles
    Test number
    289791024486
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdv circumfrential cracking to both rear tyres

  21. Pass163,552 miles (+459)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    163,552 miles
    Test number
    459196912181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdv childs seats fitted to rear and n/s front seat
    • NoteAdv some corrosion to underside

  22. Fail163,093 miles6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,093 miles
    Test number
    215014502103
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdv childs seats fitted to rear and n/s front seat
    • NoteAdv some corrosion to underside

Questions about P283 LMO

Does P283 LMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P283 LMO is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P283 LMO?
The MOT on P283 LMO is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P283 LMO done?
P283 LMO was recorded at 247,164 km at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,160 km a year.
Has P283 LMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P283 LMO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on P283 LMO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P283 LMO find?
P283 LMO passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member; offside front window doesn't open; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 1 more.

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