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Ford Mondeo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T265 ETFMOT history

T265 ETF is a black petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 223,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
223,798 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 ETF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 ETF was last recorded at 223,798 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,440 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,358 miles
Average per year
4,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,798 miles
  • 2025 – 222,440 miles
  • 2024 – 220,149 miles
  • 2023 – 218,652 miles
  • 2022 – 216,152 miles
  • 2021 – 213,784 miles
  • 2020 – 211,106 miles
  • 2019 – 208,250 miles
  • 2018 – 206,832 miles
  • 2017 – 204,391 miles
  • 2016 – 198,861 miles
  • 2015 – 191,823 miles
  • 2014 – 186,746 miles
  • 2013 – 176,607 miles
  • 2012 – 169,069 miles
  • 2011 – 159,540 miles
  • 2010 – 155,714 miles
  • 2009 – 148,999 miles
  • 2008 – 143,849 miles
  • 2007 – 141,990 miles
  • 2006 – 133,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,798 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    223,798 miles
    Test number
    918983960245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail223,798 miles (+1,358)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,798 miles
    Test number
    824949090988
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass222,440 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    222,440 miles
    Test number
    911913876935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail222,406 miles (+2,257)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,406 miles
    Test number
    123411045643
    • MajorCentral Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass220,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    220,149 miles
    Test number
    203977566904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail220,149 miles (+1,497)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,149 miles
    Test number
    860647537657
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass218,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    218,652 miles
    Test number
    654382733139
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail218,652 miles (+2,500)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,652 miles
    Test number
    453878350577
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass216,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    216,152 miles
    Test number
    828718945677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail216,152 miles (+2,368)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,152 miles
    Test number
    217704316823
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass213,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    213,784 miles
    Test number
    113318981667
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail213,784 miles (+2,678)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,784 miles
    Test number
    299515835528
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass211,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    211,106 miles
    Test number
    240210140077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail211,106 miles (+2,856)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,106 miles
    Test number
    907549144621
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  15. Pass208,250 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    208,250 miles
    Test number
    565935221945
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail208,211 miles (+1,379)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,211 miles
    Test number
    231049804232
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass206,832 miles (+2,441)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    206,832 miles
    Test number
    396045365876
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  18. Pass204,391 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    204,391 miles
    Test number
    892231431098
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail204,379 miles (+5,518)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,379 miles
    Test number
    187108931275
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass198,861 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    198,861 miles
    Test number
    472126234593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail198,850 miles (+7,027)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,850 miles
    Test number
    265409665401
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass191,823 miles (+5,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    191,823 miles
    Test number
    755663335188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass186,746 miles (+10,139)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    186,746 miles
    Test number
    928616154169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass176,607 miles (+7,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    176,607 miles
    Test number
    375907423172
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass169,069 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    169,069 miles
    Test number
    366513222192
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail169,041 miles (+9,501)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,041 miles
    Test number
    339921222179
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass159,540 miles (+3,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    159,540 miles
    Test number
    247905301142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass155,714 miles (+6,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    155,714 miles
    Test number
    380299200180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass148,999 miles (+5,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    148,999 miles
    Test number
    453892419108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass143,849 miles (+1,859)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    143,849 miles
    Test number
    674341628162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUneven tyre wear

  31. Pass141,990 miles (+7,999)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    141,990 miles
    Test number
    254988727424
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUneven tyre wear

  32. Pass133,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    133,991 miles
    Test number
    284627616493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T265 ETF

Does T265 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T265 ETF is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T265 ETF?
The MOT on T265 ETF is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T265 ETF done?
T265 ETF was recorded at 223,798 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,479 miles a year.
Has T265 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 ETF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T265 ETF 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 T265 ETF find?
T265 ETF passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limit.

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