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Ford Mondeo

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,544 cc

R686 KAEMOT history

R686 KAE is a red petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 213,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
213,196 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 KAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 KAE was last recorded at 213,196 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,196 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,196 miles
  • 2025 – 207,943 miles
  • 2024 – 202,563 miles
  • 2023 – 198,328 miles
  • 2022 – 193,073 miles
  • 2021 – 191,354 miles
  • 2019 – 188,328 miles
  • 2018 – 185,192 miles
  • 2017 – 182,051 miles
  • 2016 – 175,899 miles
  • 2015 – 169,522 miles
  • 2014 – 158,807 miles
  • 2013 – 148,057 miles
  • 2012 – 140,088 miles
  • 2011 – 130,890 miles
  • 2010 – 119,144 miles
  • 2009 – 111,186 miles
  • 2008 – 96,000 miles
  • 2007 – 79,349 miles
  • 2006 – 50,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,196 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion but not considered excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    213,196 miles
    Test number
    955284628322
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion but not considered excessive

  2. Fail213,196 miles (+5,253)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,196 miles
    Test number
    146662064032
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion but not considered excessive

  3. Pass207,943 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    207,943 miles
    Test number
    833614644038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,563 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    202,563 miles
    Test number
    254525753327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail202,563 miles (+4,235)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,563 miles
    Test number
    357147750405
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass198,328 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    198,328 miles
    Test number
    983791172043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass193,073 miles (+1,719)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    193,073 miles
    Test number
    515053608076
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass191,354 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    191,354 miles
    Test number
    806725136464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail191,352 miles (+3,024)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,352 miles
    Test number
    681095821349
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass188,328 miles (+3,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,328 miles
    Test number
    266722980873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass185,192 miles (+3,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    185,192 miles
    Test number
    886224263148
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass182,051 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    182,051 miles
    Test number
    712890086360
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail181,869 miles (+182)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,869 miles
    Test number
    558028663737
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR inner arch corroded excessively (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Excessive oil leak underneath engine area

  14. Fail181,687 miles (+5,788)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,687 miles
    Test number
    520379626039
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass175,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    175,899 miles
    Test number
    465284374210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail175,899 miles (+6,377)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,899 miles
    Test number
    312190246666
    • DangerousNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass169,522 miles (+10,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    169,522 miles
    Test number
    627406850570
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear exhaust

  18. Pass158,807 miles (+10,750)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    158,807 miles
    Test number
    428562604430
    • DangerousAll tyres bald on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass148,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    148,057 miles
    Test number
    107005003316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail148,057 miles (+7,969)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,057 miles
    Test number
    899932803351
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass140,088 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    140,088 miles
    Test number
    426757602487
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edges

  22. Fail140,088 miles (+9,198)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,088 miles
    Test number
    427727902325
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edges

  23. Pass130,890 miles (+11,746)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    130,890 miles
    Test number
    678514691281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass119,144 miles (+7,958)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    119,144 miles
    Test number
    934761120382
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  25. Pass111,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    111,186 miles
    Test number
    112048939320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail111,186 miles (+15,186)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,186 miles
    Test number
    120887239345
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass96,000 miles (+16,651)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    96,000 miles
    Test number
    510459528384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,349 miles (+11,685)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,349 miles
    Test number
    883514427349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass67,664 miles (+16,826)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    652496237071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,838 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,838 miles
    Test number
    103608736075
    • NoteWants discs really dunnit.

Questions about R686 KAE

Does R686 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 KAE is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R686 KAE?
The MOT on R686 KAE is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R686 KAE done?
R686 KAE was recorded at 213,196 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 8,128 miles a year.
Has R686 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 KAE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R686 KAE 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 R686 KAE find?
R686 KAE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle has corrosion but not considered excessive.

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