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Ford Mondeo

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T293 VAMMOT history

T293 VAM is a purple petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
153,353 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T293 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T293 VAM was last recorded at 153,353 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 5,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,812 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5,541 miles
Average per year
3,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,353 miles
  • 2022 – 147,812 miles
  • 2021 – 143,084 miles
  • 2020 – 137,544 miles
  • 2019 – 127,470 miles
  • 2018 – 118,721 miles
  • 2017 – 109,705 miles
  • 2016 – 103,222 miles
  • 2015 – 96,696 miles
  • 2011 – 96,649 miles
  • 2010 – 95,442 miles
  • 2009 – 93,873 miles
  • 2008 – 91,919 miles
  • 2007 – 89,561 miles
  • 2006 – 87,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,353 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,353 miles (+5,541)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    153,353 miles
    Test number
    373720041366
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,812 miles (+4,728)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,812 miles
    Test number
    324204761247
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryNearside brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor

  3. Pass143,084 miles (+294)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,084 miles
    Test number
    503146065453
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail142,790 miles (+5,246)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,790 miles
    Test number
    967624341147
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling o/s steering rack gaiter (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass137,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    137,544 miles
    Test number
    738664923873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s outer sills rusty

  6. Fail137,544 miles (+10,074)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,544 miles
    Test number
    808360432695
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s outer sills rusty

  7. Pass127,470 miles (+8,749)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2020
    Odometer
    127,470 miles
    Test number
    947331170649
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass118,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    110614530777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail118,721 miles (+9,016)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    333996087127
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass109,705 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,705 miles
    Test number
    463937934710
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail109,704 miles (+6,482)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,704 miles
    Test number
    774134314721
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass103,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,222 miles
    Test number
    865405985299
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail103,222 miles (+6,526)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,222 miles
    Test number
    511144933959
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass96,696 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,696 miles
    Test number
    878489535102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeavey corrosion to front & rear suspension

  15. Fail96,692 miles (+43)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,692 miles
    Test number
    148133135120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeavey corrosion to front & rear suspension

  16. Pass96,649 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    527163061089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,442 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    753579120021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,873 miles (+1,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,873 miles
    Test number
    622129929013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass91,919 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    91,919 miles
    Test number
    170858028056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,561 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    651760637003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,493 miles (+2,069)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,493 miles
    Test number
    400839027047
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass87,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,424 miles
    Test number
    112935226076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,424 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,424 miles
    Test number
    454315626055
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T293 VAM

Does T293 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T293 VAM expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T293 VAM?
The MOT on T293 VAM expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T293 VAM done?
T293 VAM was recorded at 153,353 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 3,825 miles a year.
Has T293 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T293 VAM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T293 VAM 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 T293 VAM find?
T293 VAM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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