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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,988 cc

R720 VBWMOT history

R720 VBW is a blue petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 30 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
70,076 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 VBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 VBW was last recorded at 70,076 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2010: 48,110 miles, lower than 446,590 miles on 7 Sept 2009.

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
70,076 miles · 1 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,076 miles
  • 2023 – 70,076 miles
  • 2022 – 70,076 miles
  • 2021 – 70,053 miles
  • 2020 – 70,049 miles
  • 2019 – 69,439 miles
  • 2018 – 69,088 miles
  • 2017 – 66,518 miles
  • 2016 – 64,299 miles
  • 2015 – 61,781 miles
  • 2013 – 57,189 miles
  • 2012 – 53,907 miles
  • 2011 – 50,480 miles
  • 2010 – 48,110 miles
  • 2009 – 446,590 miles
  • 2008 – 41,419 miles
  • 2007 – 37,989 miles
  • 2006 – 33,552 miles
  • 2005 – 30,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,076 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,076 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    690575194345
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass70,076 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    544630528461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass70,076 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    108565250763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,053 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,053 miles
    Test number
    776996586218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass70,049 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    218360578837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass69,439 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    996636829053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,438 miles (+350)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,438 miles
    Test number
    428406070195
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,088 miles (+2,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,088 miles
    Test number
    754359383856
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  9. Pass66,518 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,518 miles
    Test number
    998999807046
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail66,515 miles (+2,216)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,515 miles
    Test number
    982801958310
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass64,299 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,299 miles
    Test number
    294620040180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail64,289 miles (+2,508)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,289 miles
    Test number
    582731070131
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass61,781 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,781 miles
    Test number
    337796535082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,189 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    508052823335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,917 miles (+3,010)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,917 miles
    Test number
    369342893203
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass53,907 miles (+3,427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    677900282207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass50,480 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,480 miles
    Test number
    967235551269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,110 miles (-398,480)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,110 miles
    Test number
    992292350263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass446,590 miles (+405,171)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    446,590 miles
    Test number
    832100259277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,419 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,419 miles
    Test number
    510745658261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,989 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    500175257211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,552 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,552 miles
    Test number
    180757356253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,091 miles
    Test number
    214519555207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R720 VBW

Does R720 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R720 VBW expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R720 VBW?
The MOT on R720 VBW expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R720 VBW done?
R720 VBW was recorded at 70,076 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 2,127 miles a year.
Has R720 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 VBW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on R720 VBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R720 VBW find?
R720 VBW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; general underbody corrosion.

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