Ford Mondeo
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,999 cc
SAM 256MOT history
SAM 256 is a silver petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 52,709 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 52,709 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SAM 256
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Mondeo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SAM 256 was last recorded at 52,709 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 52,554 miles · 21 Feb 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 155 miles
- Average per year
- 1,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,709 miles
- 2020 – 52,554 miles
- 2019 – 51,447 miles
- 2018 – 50,065 miles
- 2017 – 48,263 miles
- 2016 – 45,949 miles
- 2015 – 43,282 miles
- 2014 – 41,482 miles
- 2013 – 39,847 miles
- 2012 – 38,121 miles
- 2011 – 35,757 miles
- 2010 – 35,153 miles
- 2009 – 28,445 miles
- 2008 – 24,972 miles
- 2007 – 22,080 miles
- 2006 – 21,209 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,709 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious flexi ferrules corroded and rear flexi hoses 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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,709 miles (+155)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 52,709 miles
- Test number
- 385384391921
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious flexi ferrules corroded and rear flexi hoses deteriorated
Pass52,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 52,554 miles
- Test number
- 451501189541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,553 miles (+1,106)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,553 miles
- Test number
- 883114425709
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass51,447 miles (+1,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 51,447 miles
- Test number
- 801297517415
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 50,065 miles
- Test number
- 988070211299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,064 miles (+1,801)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,064 miles
- Test number
- 973281273752
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,263 miles (+2,314)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 48,263 miles
- Test number
- 489189511884
- AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryO/s rear wheel bearing noisy
Pass45,949 miles (+2,667)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 45,949 miles
- Test number
- 410031497243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,282 miles (+1,800)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 43,282 miles
- Test number
- 167030735075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,482 miles (+1,635)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 41,482 miles
- Test number
- 766034224071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,847 miles (+1,726)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 39,847 miles
- Test number
- 626095133018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,121 miles (+2,364)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 38,121 miles
- Test number
- 657576442008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,757 miles (+604)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 35,757 miles
- Test number
- 656615931019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,153 miles (+6,708)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 35,153 miles
- Test number
- 194432940400
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass28,445 miles (+3,473)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 28,445 miles
- Test number
- 370579549029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S/R TYRE WORN TO 3MM IN PLACES
- NoteO/S/R TYRE WORN TO 3MM IN PLACES
Pass24,972 miles (+2,892)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 24,972 miles
- Test number
- 331466448030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,080 miles (+871)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 22,080 miles
- Test number
- 882596947028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,209 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 21,209 miles
- Test number
- 862147906302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SAM 256
- What vehicle is registration SAM 256 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SAM 256 on a silver petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 25 Nov 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does SAM 256 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAM 256 is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SAM 256?
- The MOT on SAM 256 is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SAM 256 done?
- SAM 256 was recorded at 52,709 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,623 miles a year.
- Has SAM 256 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SAM 256 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on SAM 256 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 SAM 256 find?
- SAM 256 passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills, and 1 more.
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