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Ford Mondeo

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

R481 HCKMOT history

R481 HCK is a green petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 73,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2026
Mileage
73,546 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 HCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

R481 HCK was last recorded at 73,546 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2013: 57,106 miles, lower than 58,723 miles on 11 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,736 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
810 miles
Average per year
1,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,546 miles
  • 2025 – 72,736 miles
  • 2024 – 71,571 miles
  • 2023 – 70,954 miles
  • 2022 – 70,087 miles
  • 2021 – 69,524 miles
  • 2020 – 69,185 miles
  • 2019 – 69,010 miles
  • 2018 – 68,655 miles
  • 2017 – 68,042 miles
  • 2016 – 67,727 miles
  • 2015 – 67,204 miles
  • 2014 – 62,710 miles
  • 2013 – 57,106 miles
  • 2012 – 58,723 miles
  • 2011 – 55,767 miles
  • 2010 – 53,045 miles
  • 2009 – 52,580 miles
  • 2008 – 51,876 miles
  • 2007 – 50,957 miles
  • 2006 – 50,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,546 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,546 miles (+810)6 major1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,546 miles
    Test number
    622147413525
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass72,736 miles (+1,165)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    658048227145
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass71,571 miles (+617)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,571 miles
    Test number
    490716353433
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass70,954 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,954 miles
    Test number
    429372248788
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail70,954 miles (+867)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,954 miles
    Test number
    608856255979
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s reading lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s reading lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass70,087 miles (+563)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,087 miles
    Test number
    787420165309
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass69,524 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,524 miles
    Test number
    854366110321
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail69,524 miles (+339)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,524 miles
    Test number
    233177520158
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass69,185 miles (+175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,185 miles
    Test number
    531991571421
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear secxtion) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,010 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,010 miles
    Test number
    305534682608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,912 miles (+257)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,912 miles
    Test number
    412258696986
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass68,655 miles (+613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    771039362868
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass68,042 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,042 miles
    Test number
    483931970271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,727 miles
    Test number
    674265898339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,727 miles (+523)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,727 miles
    Test number
    244651455929
    • FailureCentre Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass67,204 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    779690195133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail67,204 miles (+4,494)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    338010695157
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass62,710 miles (+211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,710 miles
    Test number
    939103594191
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail62,499 miles (+5,393)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,499 miles
    Test number
    635666884190
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass57,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,106 miles
    Test number
    259342093155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,106 miles (-1,617)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,106 miles
    Test number
    987272593116
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteWindscreen washers low pressure. Suspected filter partially blocked. Advise to repair.

  22. Pass58,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,723 miles
    Test number
    887083192107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,723 miles (+2,956)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,723 miles
    Test number
    955683392138
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail55,767 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,767 miles
    Test number
    137975591144
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass55,767 miles (+2,722)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,767 miles
    Test number
    418945091117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass53,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    371372800443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,045 miles (+465)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    530281200230
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass52,580 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,580 miles
    Test number
    752795299162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,876 miles
    Test number
    743445108279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail51,876 miles (+919)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,876 miles
    Test number
    574810908220
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass50,957 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    581510907244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass50,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,442 miles
    Test number
    410838796103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail50,442 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,442 miles
    Test number
    832178796102
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about R481 HCK

Does R481 HCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 HCK expired on 19 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 HCK?
The MOT on R481 HCK expired on 19 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 HCK done?
R481 HCK was recorded at 73,546 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,156 miles a year.
Has R481 HCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 HCK has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R481 HCK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R481 HCK find?
R481 HCK failed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill; nearside windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen, and 21 more.

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