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White · Petrol · 1999 · 4,600 cc

S89 UECMOT history

S89 UEC is a white petrol Ford first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 275,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
275,632 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 UEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 UEC was last recorded at 275,632 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
274,899 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
733 miles
Average per year
2,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,632 miles
  • 2025 – 274,899 miles
  • 2024 – 266,757 miles
  • 2022 – 263,362 miles
  • 2021 – 262,244 miles
  • 2020 – 258,117 miles
  • 2019 – 255,521 miles
  • 2018 – 252,347 miles
  • 2009 – 238,548 miles
  • 2007 – 237,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,632 miles
  • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All tyres cracking / perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,632 miles (+733)5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    275,632 miles
    Test number
    451261166824
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
  2. Pass274,899 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    274,899 miles
    Test number
    359085965033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass266,757 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    266,757 miles
    Test number
    568284008652
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking / perishing
  4. Fail266,749 miles (+3,387)7 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,749 miles
    Test number
    644949043357
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking / perishing
  5. Pass263,362 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    263,362 miles
    Test number
    108609032425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass262,244 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    262,244 miles
    Test number
    221740834759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass258,117 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    258,117 miles
    Test number
    272536814729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass255,521 miles (+3,174)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    255,521 miles
    Test number
    238848057773
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. Pass252,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    252,347 miles
    Test number
    946116263242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass244,713 km5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    244,713 km
    Test number
    190414730117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Fail244,713 km9 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,713 km
    Test number
    793840220117
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass238,548 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    238,548 miles
    Test number
    103919139194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass237,870 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    237,870 miles
    Test number
    544364787224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering idler

Questions about S89 UEC

Does S89 UEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S89 UEC is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S89 UEC?
The MOT on S89 UEC is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S89 UEC done?
S89 UEC was recorded at 275,632 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,010 miles a year.
Has S89 UEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 UEC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S89 UEC 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 S89 UEC find?
S89 UEC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 5 minor defects and 2 advisories: hazard warning tell-tale inoperative; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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