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Ford Cardinal

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,984 cc

T22 DFSMOT history

T22 DFS is a black petrol Ford Cardinal first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 220,489 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
220,489 km
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,639 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T22 DFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cardinal
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T22 DFS was last recorded at 220,489 km on 9 Apr 2026, 498 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,991 km · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
498 km
Average per year
8,639 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,489 km
  • 2025 – 219,991 km
  • 2020 – 216,185 km
  • 2019 – 204,561 km
  • 2017 – 177,847 km
  • 2013 – 109,209 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,489 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear half shaft slight leak (stub axle)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,489 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    220,489 km
    Test number
    294533643443
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear half shaft slight leak (stub axle)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail220,489 km (+498)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,489 km
    Test number
    718617661667
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear half shaft slight leak (stub axle)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass219,991 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    219,991 km
    Test number
    312937368161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass219,358 miles (+183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    219,358 miles
    Test number
    251400722834
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Pass219,175 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    219,175 miles
    Test number
    340914733448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail219,129 miles3 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,129 miles
    Test number
    243045099899
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverce lamp not working

  7. Pass216,185 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    216,185 km
    Test number
    147415010737
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail216,185 km (+11,624)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,185 km
    Test number
    710411076584
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass204,561 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    204,561 km
    Test number
    641667997993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail204,561 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,561 km
    Test number
    899520909766
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass195,456 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    195,456 miles
    Test number
    576090456895
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail195,452 miles2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,452 miles
    Test number
    194529474241
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass177,847 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    177,847 km
    Test number
    147863369911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass167,733 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    167,733 miles
    Test number
    324991365071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail167,733 miles (+18,544)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,733 miles
    Test number
    118159744503
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass149,189 miles (+21,161)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    149,189 miles
    Test number
    719811735185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,028 miles (+18,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,028 miles
    Test number
    267449934114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass109,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    109,236 miles
    Test number
    175494643119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail109,209 km5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,209 km
    Test number
    809132743146
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass87,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    517908952132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail87,333 miles (+66,334)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    736288852155
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail20,999 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,999 miles
    Test number
    446791951183
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass20,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,999 miles
    Test number
    539581351165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T22 DFS

Does T22 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T22 DFS is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T22 DFS?
The MOT on T22 DFS is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T22 DFS done?
T22 DFS was recorded at 220,489 km at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 8,639 km a year.
Has T22 DFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T22 DFS has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T22 DFS 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 T22 DFS find?
T22 DFS passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: central inner exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam, and 3 more.

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