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Ford Mondeo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T473 TVLMOT history

T473 TVL is a silver petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 159,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
159,271 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 TVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 TVL was last recorded at 159,271 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,258 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,271 miles
  • 2025 – 158,533 miles
  • 2023 – 157,468 miles
  • 2022 – 156,092 miles
  • 2021 – 154,616 miles
  • 2020 – 153,105 miles
  • 2019 – 150,749 miles
  • 2018 – 147,670 miles
  • 2017 – 143,490 miles
  • 2016 – 138,753 miles
  • 2015 – 134,003 miles
  • 2014 – 129,531 miles
  • 2013 – 122,774 miles
  • 2012 – 118,098 miles
  • 2011 – 112,586 miles
  • 2010 – 106,740 miles
  • 2009 – 99,579 miles
  • 2008 – 93,254 miles
  • 2007 – 84,673 miles
  • 2006 – 74,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,271 miles

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Boot floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,271 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    159,271 miles
    Test number
    751424385450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,258 miles (+725)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,258 miles
    Test number
    501253223623
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,533 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,533 miles
    Test number
    775976289174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded

  4. Fail158,525 miles (+1,057)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,525 miles
    Test number
    572733417108
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded

  5. Pass157,468 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,468 miles
    Test number
    775371213235
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail157,457 miles (+1,365)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,457 miles
    Test number
    715666641769
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass156,092 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,092 miles
    Test number
    134563295323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,616 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    154,616 miles
    Test number
    660913199077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail154,610 miles (+1,505)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,610 miles
    Test number
    735319097907
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass153,105 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,105 miles
    Test number
    671842281007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,099 miles (+2,350)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,099 miles
    Test number
    862196441784
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass150,749 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,749 miles
    Test number
    533137377090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,670 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,670 miles
    Test number
    604057576842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail147,630 miles (+4,140)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,630 miles
    Test number
    568327227491
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass143,490 miles (+4,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,490 miles
    Test number
    815000266187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass138,753 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    138,753 miles
    Test number
    490818626152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,003 miles (+54)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,003 miles
    Test number
    827315195188
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion to boot floor and inner sills
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  18. Fail133,949 miles (+4,418)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,949 miles
    Test number
    798998985185
    • FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion to boot floor and inner sills
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  19. Pass129,531 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,531 miles
    Test number
    807215604247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,315 miles (+6,541)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,315 miles
    Test number
    935274384131
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass122,774 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,774 miles
    Test number
    516209363119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail122,637 miles (+4,539)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,637 miles
    Test number
    228757253467
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass118,098 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    118,098 miles
    Test number
    215684682165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,586 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    112,586 miles
    Test number
    229478771104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,740 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,740 miles
    Test number
    911064090145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,579 miles
    Test number
    133648289163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail99,579 miles (+6,325)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,579 miles
    Test number
    960718489141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass93,254 miles (+70)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    93,254 miles
    Test number
    170423298127
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail93,184 miles (+8,511)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    484080298193
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass84,673 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    732198297181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail84,668 miles (+10,542)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,668 miles
    Test number
    272724897190
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/f lower bush just starting to crack

  32. Pass74,126 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    74,126 miles
    Test number
    222402996118
    • NoteN/side front wishbone bushes starting to perish
    • NoteSurface corrosion on steel brake pipes

  33. Fail74,126 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,126 miles
    Test number
    803532296141
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/side front wishbone bushes starting to perish
    • NoteSurface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Questions about T473 TVL

Does T473 TVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T473 TVL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T473 TVL?
The MOT on T473 TVL is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T473 TVL done?
T473 TVL was recorded at 159,271 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,304 miles a year.
Has T473 TVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 TVL has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T473 TVL 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 T473 TVL find?
T473 TVL passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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