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Ford Mondeo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T218 SARMOT history

T218 SAR is a red petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2024
Mileage
103,976 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 SAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 SAR was last recorded at 103,976 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,971 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,976 miles
  • 2022 – 95,895 miles
  • 2021 – 89,444 miles
  • 2020 – 86,905 miles
  • 2019 – 85,200 miles
  • 2018 – 80,937 miles
  • 2017 – 75,781 miles
  • 2016 – 67,823 miles
  • 2015 – 62,680 miles
  • 2013 – 61,557 miles
  • 2012 – 57,480 miles
  • 2011 – 46,389 miles
  • 2010 – 44,517 miles
  • 2009 – 42,951 miles
  • 2008 – 40,792 miles
  • 2007 – 38,860 miles
  • 2006 – 35,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,976 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush de-bonded but no movment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,976 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    560652553449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,971 miles (+8,076)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,971 miles
    Test number
    506421306227
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,895 miles (+135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,895 miles
    Test number
    955908638625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush de-bonded but no movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail95,760 miles (+6,316)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    269825617732
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush de-bonded but no movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass89,444 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    465875211319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,905 miles (+1,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,905 miles
    Test number
    451007337824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    954607247875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,200 miles (+4,263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    508386170750
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    518119047820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,937 miles (+5,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    411130303174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass75,781 miles (+7,958)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,781 miles
    Test number
    292095263062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,823 miles
    Test number
    153100317900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail67,823 miles (+5,143)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,823 miles
    Test number
    153134388374
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre bald on its inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low on its inner edge

  14. Pass62,680 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,680 miles
    Test number
    851552667869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,557 miles (+4,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,557 miles
    Test number
    289846993253
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill corroding

  16. Pass57,480 miles (+11,091)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,480 miles
    Test number
    617110902395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,389 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    647291751147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,517 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,517 miles
    Test number
    702978350135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,951 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,951 miles
    Test number
    251349059417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,792 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,792 miles
    Test number
    890724138132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,860 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,860 miles
    Test number
    254862457465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,712 miles
    Test number
    281301456453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,712 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,712 miles
    Test number
    234810856401
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T218 SAR

Does T218 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T218 SAR expired on 22 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T218 SAR?
The MOT on T218 SAR expired on 22 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T218 SAR done?
T218 SAR was recorded at 103,976 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 3,892 miles a year.
Has T218 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 SAR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T218 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 T218 SAR find?
T218 SAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and nail in tyre; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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