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Ford Mondeo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

T478 OEWMOT history

T478 OEW is a green petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
95,366 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 OEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 OEW was last recorded at 95,366 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,366 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,366 miles
  • 2024 – 91,912 miles
  • 2021 – 90,615 miles
  • 2020 – 90,078 miles
  • 2019 – 89,577 miles
  • 2018 – 88,043 miles
  • 2017 – 85,040 miles
  • 2016 – 80,805 miles
  • 2015 – 79,077 miles
  • 2014 – 77,251 miles
  • 2013 – 73,840 miles
  • 2012 – 70,785 miles
  • 2011 – 68,405 miles
  • 2010 – 65,753 miles
  • 2006 – 60,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,366 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill/floor holed, non prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder body under sealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear Track Contol Arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,366 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    719360149167
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill/floor holed, non prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  2. Fail95,366 miles (+3,454)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    149483494556
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  3. Pass91,912 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    220209098688
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear Track Contol Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail91,895 miles (+1,280)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    227212116666
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Rear Track Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear Track Contol Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass90,615 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,615 miles
    Test number
    416189508800
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass90,078 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,078 miles
    Test number
    295143509970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,577 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,577 miles
    Test number
    898585980475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    410760971418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail88,043 miles (+3,003)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    767196127383
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass85,040 miles (+4,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,040 miles
    Test number
    339223928427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass80,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    770811657561
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail80,805 miles (+1,728)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    759071108745
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 3 holes (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass79,077 miles (+1,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    979164665104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass77,251 miles (+3,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,251 miles
    Test number
    576985954103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass73,840 miles (+3,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,840 miles
    Test number
    889682263138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass70,785 miles (+2,380)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,785 miles
    Test number
    298483662488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres showing cracking on inner sidewalls

  17. Pass68,405 miles (+2,652)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,405 miles
    Test number
    615280261182
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s wiperblade slightly split

  18. Pass65,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    280543960478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,753 miles (+5,279)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    482070060184
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass60,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    324281586144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T478 OEW

Does T478 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T478 OEW expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T478 OEW?
The MOT on T478 OEW expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T478 OEW done?
T478 OEW was recorded at 95,366 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 1,834 miles a year.
Has T478 OEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 OEW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T478 OEW 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 T478 OEW find?
T478 OEW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 7 more.

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