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Ford Mondeo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T162 SARMOT history

T162 SAR is a silver petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,678 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 SAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T162 SAR was last recorded at 88,678 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,913 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
765 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,678 miles
  • 2025 – 87,913 miles
  • 2024 – 87,184 miles
  • 2023 – 86,320 miles
  • 2022 – 85,436 miles
  • 2021 – 84,367 miles
  • 2020 – 83,356 miles
  • 2019 – 82,093 miles
  • 2018 – 80,896 miles
  • 2017 – 79,620 miles
  • 2016 – 78,041 miles
  • 2015 – 76,434 miles
  • 2014 – 74,165 miles
  • 2013 – 72,213 miles
  • 2012 – 70,439 miles
  • 2011 – 68,462 miles
  • 2010 – 66,340 miles
  • 2009 – 62,615 miles
  • 2008 – 56,446 miles
  • 2007 – 47,435 miles
  • 2006 – 38,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,678 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nsr and osr arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,678 miles (+765)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,678 miles
    Test number
    778943370675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass87,913 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,913 miles
    Test number
    415962121609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail87,911 miles (+727)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    727429175976
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass87,184 miles (+864)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    990852772944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr wheel arche corroded
  5. Pass86,320 miles (+884)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,320 miles
    Test number
    620592390981
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr arches corroded
  6. Pass85,436 miles (+1,069)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    978705267478
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slighty out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNsr AND OSR ARCHES CORRODED
  7. Pass84,367 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,367 miles
    Test number
    394181051169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass83,356 miles (+1,263)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    582671077214
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass82,093 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,093 miles
    Test number
    215205995903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,896 miles (+1,276)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    167764981665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass79,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    740064138690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,607 miles (+1,566)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    545241903902
    • FailureCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass78,041 miles (+1,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    399661608426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  14. Pass76,434 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    979560375100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,165 miles (+1,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,165 miles
    Test number
    218854274449
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass72,213 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    296753073480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,439 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    618731772156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,462 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,462 miles
    Test number
    965828661146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    990797540178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,338 miles (+3,723)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    562167140103
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass62,615 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    140319469104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,446 miles (+9,011)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,446 miles
    Test number
    762519078173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,435 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,435 miles
    Test number
    172986777149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,363 miles
    Test number
    581492376128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T162 SAR

Does T162 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T162 SAR is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T162 SAR?
The MOT on T162 SAR is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T162 SAR done?
T162 SAR was recorded at 88,678 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has T162 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 SAR has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T162 SAR 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 T162 SAR find?
T162 SAR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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