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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,999 cc

T481 SBJMOT history

T481 SBJ is a black petrol Ford Motor Caravan first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,120 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
76,120 km
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,923 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 SBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 SBJ was last recorded at 76,120 km on 9 Feb 2026, 4,412 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,708 km · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,412 km
Average per year
2,923 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,120 km
  • 2025 – 71,708 km
  • 2024 – 71,048 km
  • 2023 – 67,289 km
  • 2022 – 63,943 km
  • 2021 – 62,306 km
  • 2019 – 60,159 km
  • 2018 – 57,511 km
  • 2017 – 51,992 km
  • 2016 – 46,269 km
  • 2014 – 40,851 km
  • 2013 – 38,369 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,120 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,120 km (+4,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    76,120 km
    Test number
    188607925734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,708 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,708 km
    Test number
    949895635785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,708 km (+660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,708 km
    Test number
    961984761830
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,048 km (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,048 km
    Test number
    263882454723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail71,042 km (+3,753)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,042 km
    Test number
    503956104874
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass67,289 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,289 km
    Test number
    983696094631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail67,289 km (+3,346)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,289 km
    Test number
    768119799443
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass63,943 km (+1,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,943 km
    Test number
    440239137782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass62,306 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,306 km
    Test number
    718878493476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail62,306 km1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,306 km
    Test number
    591737020859
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass61,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,792 miles
    Test number
    446704090929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass60,159 km (+2,648)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,159 km
    Test number
    362412146906
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning light (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass57,511 km (+5,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,511 km
    Test number
    288369952671
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses in poor condition

  14. Pass51,992 km (+5,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,992 km
    Test number
    499402871035
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass46,269 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,269 km
    Test number
    248058878307
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

  16. Fail46,269 km3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,269 km
    Test number
    313338005761
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

  17. Pass40,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,807 miles
    Test number
    828463784145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,851 km (+2,482)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,851 km
    Test number
    898063284130
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass38,369 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,369 km
    Test number
    549720673081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T481 SBJ

Does T481 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 SBJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 SBJ?
The MOT on T481 SBJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 SBJ done?
T481 SBJ was recorded at 76,120 km at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,923 km a year.
Has T481 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 SBJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T481 SBJ 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 T481 SBJ find?
T481 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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