Mitsubishi Canter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,835 cc
T949 MEFMOT history
T949 MEF is a white diesel Mitsubishi Canter first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,156 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 176,156 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T949 MEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Canter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,835 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 6 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T949 MEF was last recorded at 176,156 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 170,304 miles · 10 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,852 miles
- Average per year
- 2,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,156 miles
- 2021 – 170,304 miles
- 2020 – 166,838 miles
- 2019 – 164,579 miles
- 2018 – 162,639 miles
- 2017 – 160,220 miles
- 2016 – 156,531 miles
- 2015 – 153,124 miles
- 2014 – 148,241 miles
- 2013 – 143,421 miles
- 2012 – 139,396 miles
- 2011 – 138,903 miles
- 2010 – 137,420 miles
- 2009 – 135,338 miles
- 2008 – 132,352 miles
- 2007 – 125,671 miles
- 2006 – 118,959 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,156 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside front floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area and not adversely affecting the braking or steering of the vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,156 miles (+5,852)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 176,156 miles
- Test number
- 550721235079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,304 miles (+3,466)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 170,304 miles
- Test number
- 722126872782
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,838 miles (+2,259)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 166,838 miles
- Test number
- 894512520918
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,579 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 164,579 miles
- Test number
- 733567850970
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area and not adversely affecting the braking or steering of the vehicle
Fail164,578 miles (+1,939)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,578 miles
- Test number
- 574607147504
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area and not adversely affecting the braking or steering of the vehicle
Pass162,639 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 162,639 miles
- Test number
- 161443838365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail162,638 miles (+2,418)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,638 miles
- Test number
- 929247378212
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass160,220 miles (+3,689)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 160,220 miles
- Test number
- 397655112498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass156,531 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 156,531 miles
- Test number
- 942840342266
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail156,529 miles (+3,405)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,529 miles
- Test number
- 329638527858
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported section of (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass153,124 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 153,124 miles
- Test number
- 728352135167
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail153,117 miles (+4,876)1 dangerous17 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,117 miles
- Test number
- 188817115107
- DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureVehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteNails in all rear tyres/nearside inner flat
Pass148,241 miles (+60)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 148,241 miles
- Test number
- 219827904170
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteOil leak
Fail148,181 miles (+4,760)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,181 miles
- Test number
- 786480704130
- DangerousSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteOil leak
Pass143,421 miles (+4,025)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 143,421 miles
- Test number
- 285851223118
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFuel pipe damp
- NoteN/s mirror cracked
- NoteO/s and n/s floor pans corroded
Pass139,396 miles (+493)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 139,396 miles
- Test number
- 299443022140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,903 miles (+1,483)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 138,903 miles
- Test number
- 398387761116
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteN/s mirror glass cracked
Pass137,420 miles (+2,082)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 137,420 miles
- Test number
- 830555250177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,338 miles (+2,986)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 135,338 miles
- Test number
- 204182049471
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass132,352 miles (+6,681)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 132,352 miles
- Test number
- 414368448152
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Pass125,671 miles (+6,712)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 125,671 miles
- Test number
- 104323817191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 118,959 miles
- Test number
- 201470016197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T949 MEF
- Does T949 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T949 MEF is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T949 MEF?
- The MOT on T949 MEF is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T949 MEF done?
- T949 MEF was recorded at 176,156 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,926 miles a year.
- Has T949 MEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T949 MEF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on T949 MEF 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 T949 MEF find?
- T949 MEF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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