
Ford Mondeo
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,988 cc
S785 RNBMOT history
S785 RNB is a blue petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 167,134 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jan 2022
- Mileage
- 167,134 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,436 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S785 RNB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Mondeo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 6 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jan 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
S785 RNB was last recorded at 167,134 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 2,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 164,371 miles · 12 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,763 miles
- Average per year
- 5,436 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 167,134 miles
- 2021 – 164,371 miles
- 2020 – 161,085 miles
- 2019 – 154,987 miles
- 2018 – 149,365 miles
- 2017 – 144,718 miles
- 2016 – 139,895 miles
- 2015 – 133,801 miles
- 2014 – 126,635 miles
- 2013 – 120,494 miles
- 2012 – 114,965 miles
- 2011 – 109,037 miles
- 2010 – 102,512 miles
- 2009 – 96,986 miles
- 2008 – 91,915 miles
- 2007 – 86,126 miles
- 2006 – 80,416 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail167,134 miles (+2,763)15 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,134 miles
- Test number
- 798730383334
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass164,371 miles (+3,286)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 164,371 miles
- Test number
- 651560174421
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section very rusty and holed , rear box very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear chassis sections rusty
- AdvisoryBoth sills rusty and holed and undersills rusty
- AdvisoryFuel filter rusty
Pass161,085 miles (+6,098)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 161,085 miles
- Test number
- 145666262671
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills and undersills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPetrol pipe and fuel filter very rusty
Pass154,987 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 154,987 miles
- Test number
- 504943012187
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole in floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail154,986 miles (+5,621)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,986 miles
- Test number
- 308789798944
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole in floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass149,365 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 149,365 miles
- Test number
- 839814021066
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes very rusty and damp (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked in tread
Fail149,364 miles (+4,646)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,364 miles
- Test number
- 347238242689
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes very rusty and damp (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked in tread
Pass144,718 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 144,718 miles
- Test number
- 118461483907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tie rod fixing brackets rusty
- AdvisoryPetrol filter rusty
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
Fail144,718 miles (+4,823)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,718 miles
- Test number
- 275874196636
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes , rear sections over subframe to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tie rod fixing brackets rusty
- AdvisoryPetrol filter rusty
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
Pass139,895 miles (+185)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 139,895 miles
- Test number
- 536023819768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight binding
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket very rusty
- AdvisoryFuel filter loose no clip holding filter
Fail139,710 miles (+5,909)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,710 miles
- Test number
- 223680057416
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight binding
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket very rusty
- AdvisoryFuel filter loose no clip holding filter
Pass133,801 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 133,801 miles
- Test number
- 168992525470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail133,796 miles (+7,161)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,796 miles
- Test number
- 857032325072
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass126,635 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 126,635 miles
- Test number
- 229243314006
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail126,632 miles (+6,138)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,632 miles
- Test number
- 207063314000
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass120,494 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 120,494 miles
- Test number
- 829633623064
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail120,494 miles (+5,529)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,494 miles
- Test number
- 457072023031
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass114,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 114,965 miles
- Test number
- 706038312095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,965 miles (+5,928)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,965 miles
- Test number
- 805017912009
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass109,037 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 109,037 miles
- Test number
- 646475601010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail109,022 miles (+6,510)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,022 miles
- Test number
- 169834401031
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,512 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 102,512 miles
- Test number
- 103020420437
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail102,512 miles (+5,526)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,512 miles
- Test number
- 530779810044
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass96,986 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 96,986 miles
- Test number
- 410597329080
- NoteBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Fail96,986 miles (+5,071)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,986 miles
- Test number
- 702087929071
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Pass91,915 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 91,915 miles
- Test number
- 891355828034
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail91,915 miles (+5,789)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,915 miles
- Test number
- 411795428005
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,126 miles (+5,710)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 86,126 miles
- Test number
- 323862927073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,416 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 80,416 miles
- Test number
- 630053326060
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S785 RNB
- Does S785 RNB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S785 RNB expired on 26 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S785 RNB?
- The MOT on S785 RNB expired on 26 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S785 RNB done?
- S785 RNB was recorded at 167,134 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 5,436 miles a year.
- Has S785 RNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S785 RNB has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on S785 RNB 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 S785 RNB find?
- S785 RNB failed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 15 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy, and 21 more.
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