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Ford Freda

Silver · Other · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T278 SBDMOT history

T278 SBD is a silver other Ford Freda first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,320 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,320 km
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,105 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Freda
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Other
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 SBD was last recorded at 114,320 km on 21 Jan 2026, 3,956 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,364 km · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,956 km
Average per year
3,105 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,320 km
  • 2025 – 110,364 km
  • 2024 – 107,103 km
  • 2018 – 90,993 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,320 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,320 km (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,320 km
    Test number
    312728228234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,364 km (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,364 km
    Test number
    197915761224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,103 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,103 km
    Test number
    274736493869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass103,154 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,154 miles
    Test number
    195602180914
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail103,148 miles (+6,194)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,148 miles
    Test number
    985564887822
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass96,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,954 miles
    Test number
    310470748323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,954 miles (+1,683)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,954 miles
    Test number
    316750974352
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass95,271 miles (+1,660)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,271 miles
    Test number
    916956602567
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass93,611 miles (+226)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    665060402311
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass93,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    93,385 miles
    Test number
    644592666154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,385 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,385 miles
    Test number
    448041642564
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass90,993 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,993 km
    Test number
    652745325881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,991 km5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,991 km
    Test number
    763552314981
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about T278 SBD

Does T278 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 SBD is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T278 SBD?
The MOT on T278 SBD is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T278 SBD done?
T278 SBD was recorded at 114,320 km at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,105 km a year.
Has T278 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 SBD has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T278 SBD 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 T278 SBD find?
T278 SBD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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