Ford logo

Ford Falcon

Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 5,399 cc

T15 UTEMOT history

T15 UTE is a purple petrol Ford Falcon first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 218,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
218,660 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
267 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T15 UTE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T15 UTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Falcon
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T15 UTE was last recorded at 218,660 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,190 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
470 miles
Average per year
267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,660 miles
  • 2025 – 218,190 miles
  • 2023 – 218,092 miles
  • 2022 – 217,798 miles
  • 2021 – 217,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail218,660 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail218,660 miles (+470)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,660 miles
    Test number
    495094272578
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass218,190 miles (+98)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    218,190 miles
    Test number
    558376201429
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass218,092 miles (+294)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    218,092 miles
    Test number
    586622117925
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass217,798 miles (+371)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    217,798 miles
    Test number
    690465947116
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass217,427 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    217,427 miles
    Test number
    221022920866
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre wear on inner edges

  6. Pass216,935 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    216,935 km
    Test number
    588225763970
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail216,935 km (+2,596)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,935 km
    Test number
    118182146657
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass214,339 km (+135)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    214,339 km
    Test number
    454689661146
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slightly dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt poorly fitted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral central prop bush has slight play and slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubber perishing but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp switch insecure can still be used from drivers position

  9. Fail214,204 km (+428)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,204 km
    Test number
    540982970143
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side severe lag (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position fog lamp switch positioned next to drivers seat (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack end gaiter poorly fitted but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll rubber exhaust hanger deteriorating
    • AdvisoryCenter prop shaft bush slightly wearing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Fail213,776 km2 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,776 km
    Test number
    972946988006
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to drag on the ground hanging out of driver door likely to get court (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected hanging out of driver door to rear fog (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about T15 UTE

Does T15 UTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T15 UTE expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T15 UTE?
The MOT on T15 UTE expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T15 UTE done?
T15 UTE was recorded at 218,660 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 267 miles a year.
Has T15 UTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 UTE has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T15 UTE 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 T15 UTE find?
T15 UTE failed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; offside front headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T15U registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.