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Ford Mondeo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T51 ARVMOT history

T51 ARV is a black petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 21 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2023
Mileage
179,620 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2022
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 ARV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 ARV was last recorded at 179,620 miles on 12 Feb 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,611 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,620 miles
  • 2021 – 176,411 miles
  • 2020 – 173,827 miles
  • 2019 – 170,336 miles
  • 2018 – 166,380 miles
  • 2017 – 161,605 miles
  • 2016 – 155,086 miles
  • 2015 – 150,305 miles
  • 2014 – 144,735 miles
  • 2013 – 141,247 miles
  • 2011 – 138,784 miles
  • 2009 – 138,766 miles
  • 2008 – 136,374 miles
  • 2007 – 133,658 miles
  • 2006 – 129,688 miles
  • 2005 – 124,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,620 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,620 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    179,620 miles
    Test number
    880385925655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  2. Fail179,611 miles (+3,200)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,611 miles
    Test number
    722557834887
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  3. Pass176,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    176,411 miles
    Test number
    250542136130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,411 miles (+2,584)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,411 miles
    Test number
    192927065216
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass173,827 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    173,827 miles
    Test number
    907150403968
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion along body sills
  6. Fail173,797 miles (+3,461)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,797 miles
    Test number
    383264903457
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion along body sills
  7. Pass170,336 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    170,336 miles
    Test number
    239051138200
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner and outer sills
  8. Fail170,336 miles (+3,956)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,336 miles
    Test number
    695655806358
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner and outer sills
  9. Pass166,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    166,380 miles
    Test number
    367426176868
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail166,380 miles (+4,775)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,380 miles
    Test number
    833684104375
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass161,605 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    161,605 miles
    Test number
    533873102550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  12. Fail161,599 miles (+6,513)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,599 miles
    Test number
    870945387757
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  13. Pass155,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    155,086 miles
    Test number
    420383341042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail155,086 miles (+4,781)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,086 miles
    Test number
    733749571523
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass150,305 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    150,305 miles
    Test number
    118869345465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail150,239 miles (+5,504)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,239 miles
    Test number
    736391545089
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail144,735 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,735 miles
    Test number
    579783044007
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  18. Pass144,735 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    144,735 miles
    Test number
    638663144092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass141,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    141,247 miles
    Test number
    497236043035
    • NoteRear number plate bit discoloured
  20. Fail141,247 miles (+2,463)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,247 miles
    Test number
    709486743068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear number plate bit discoloured
  21. Pass138,784 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    138,784 miles
    Test number
    946952841343
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre ceacking
    • NoteRear plate cracked
  22. Fail138,784 miles (+18)3 dangerous8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,784 miles
    Test number
    548371841353
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre ceacking
  23. Fail138,766 miles (+2,392)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,766 miles
    Test number
    123447989164
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass136,374 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    136,374 miles
    Test number
    401960898137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail136,368 miles (+2,710)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,368 miles
    Test number
    474527678170
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass133,658 miles (+3,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    133,658 miles
    Test number
    293399577156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  27. Pass129,688 miles (+5,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    129,688 miles
    Test number
    251407676486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass124,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    124,238 miles
    Test number
    210158875164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 ARV

Does T51 ARV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 ARV expired on 17 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 ARV?
The MOT on T51 ARV expired on 17 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 ARV done?
T51 ARV was recorded at 179,620 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2022, an average of 3,330 miles a year.
Has T51 ARV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 ARV has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T51 ARV 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 T51 ARV find?
T51 ARV passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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