Ford Mondeo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,967 cc
S71 MBTMOT history
S71 MBT is a silver petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,758 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 124,758 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S71 MBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Mondeo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S71 MBT was last recorded at 124,758 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,082 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,676 miles
- Average per year
- 5,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,758 miles
- 2025 – 123,082 miles
- 2024 – 119,528 miles
- 2023 – 114,538 miles
- 2022 – 111,253 miles
- 2021 – 107,205 miles
- 2020 – 103,894 miles
- 2019 – 97,859 miles
- 2018 – 94,618 miles
- 2017 – 91,311 miles
- 2016 – 87,727 miles
- 2015 – 84,065 miles
- 2014 – 80,341 miles
- 2013 – 75,575 miles
- 2012 – 70,216 miles
- 2011 – 64,293 miles
- 2010 – 52,674 miles
- 2009 – 46,285 miles
- 2008 – 34,478 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,758 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'D' bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,758 miles (+1,676)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 124,758 miles
- Test number
- 931336578269
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,082 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 123,082 miles
- Test number
- 737815746880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail123,082 miles (+3,554)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,082 miles
- Test number
- 737628808533
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,528 miles (+229)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 119,528 miles
- Test number
- 170907051147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,299 miles (+4,761)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,299 miles
- Test number
- 947847292994
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip and Main Beam (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted And Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip and Main Beam (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass114,538 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 114,538 miles
- Test number
- 173378143641
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,538 miles (+3,285)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,538 miles
- Test number
- 767632282852
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,253 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 111,253 miles
- Test number
- 300110604917
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reverse travel
Fail111,252 miles (+4,047)7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,252 miles
- Test number
- 743320872774
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reverse travel
Pass107,205 miles (+3,311)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 107,205 miles
- Test number
- 802031497088
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBack box outer corroded
Pass103,894 miles (+6,035)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 103,894 miles
- Test number
- 744648912892
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,859 miles (+3,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 97,859 miles
- Test number
- 406633446749
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, clipped areas x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,618 miles (+3,307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 94,618 miles
- Test number
- 477539084234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,311 miles (+3,584)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 91,311 miles
- Test number
- 889583691788
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,727 miles (+3,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 87,727 miles
- Test number
- 465288273711
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front on flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Pass84,065 miles (+3,724)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 84,065 miles
- Test number
- 467367935048
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass80,341 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 80,341 miles
- Test number
- 127548834017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,341 miles (+4,766)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,341 miles
- Test number
- 987248834010
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,575 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 75,575 miles
- Test number
- 815238833061
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail75,574 miles (+5,358)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,574 miles
- Test number
- 159558333413
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,216 miles (+5,923)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 70,216 miles
- Test number
- 249894842060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 64,293 miles
- Test number
- 559938021093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,293 miles (+11,619)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,293 miles
- Test number
- 448038221019
- FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass52,674 miles (+6,389)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 52,674 miles
- Test number
- 113050440082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,285 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,285 miles
- Test number
- 584369839144
- Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass46,285 miles (+11,807)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 46,285 miles
- Test number
- 872229839112
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass34,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,478 miles
- Test number
- 743728688085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S71 MBT
- Does S71 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 MBT is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S71 MBT?
- The MOT on S71 MBT is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S71 MBT done?
- S71 MBT was recorded at 124,758 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
- Has S71 MBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S71 MBT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S71 MBT 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 S71 MBT find?
- S71 MBT passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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