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Ford Freeda

White and Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T138 GBTMOT history

T138 GBT is a white and silver petrol Ford Freeda first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
178,079 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Freeda
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 GBT was last recorded at 178,079 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 15,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,045 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
15,034 miles
Average per year
10,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,079 miles
  • 2023 – 163,045 miles
  • 2022 – 157,591 miles
  • 2021 – 147,327 miles
  • 2020 – 141,287 miles
  • 2018 – 123,060 miles
  • 2017 – 106,803 miles
  • 2016 – 87,963 miles
  • 2015 – 72,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,079 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,079 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    178,079 miles
    Test number
    390466312576
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass170,591 km (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,591 km
    Test number
    194339194070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail170,575 km1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,575 km
    Test number
    882740805367
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass163,045 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,045 miles
    Test number
    133255484715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,591 miles (+10,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    157,591 miles
    Test number
    585820365321
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass147,327 miles (+6,040)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,327 miles
    Test number
    299854820182
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass141,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    141,287 miles
    Test number
    198261886131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,287 miles8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,287 miles
    Test number
    829855985045
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,058 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    136,058 km
    Test number
    464702168260
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps misted / poor pattern

  10. Fail136,058 km4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,058 km
    Test number
    224772314752
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light damaged
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps misted / poor pattern

  11. Pass123,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    893702140602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,060 miles (+16,257)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    742985029774
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass106,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,803 miles
    Test number
    649062688616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail106,803 miles (+18,840)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,803 miles
    Test number
    767630807578
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass87,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,963 miles
    Test number
    202811737775
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail87,944 km (+14,997)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,944 km
    Test number
    425720163475
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass72,947 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,947 km
    Test number
    219192885146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,947 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,947 miles
    Test number
    226920185124
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Questions about T138 GBT

Does T138 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 GBT expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 GBT?
The MOT on T138 GBT expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 GBT done?
T138 GBT was recorded at 178,079 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 10,835 miles a year.
Has T138 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 GBT has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T138 GBT 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 T138 GBT find?
T138 GBT passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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