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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,967 cc

V6 BUTMOT history

V6 BUT is a blue petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

V6 BUT blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,254 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BUT was last recorded at 158,254 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,336 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,918 miles
Average per year
7,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,254 miles
  • 2024 – 152,336 miles
  • 2023 – 144,401 miles
  • 2022 – 136,339 miles
  • 2021 – 127,526 miles
  • 2020 – 122,097 miles
  • 2019 – 114,052 miles
  • 2018 – 103,545 miles
  • 2017 – 90,775 miles
  • 2016 – 82,374 miles
  • 2015 – 71,627 miles
  • 2014 – 70,083 miles
  • 2013 – 65,956 miles
  • 2012 – 65,521 miles
  • 2011 – 57,573 miles
  • 2010 – 39,252 miles
  • 2009 – 29,311 miles
  • 2007 – 16,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,254 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON 18%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,254 miles (+5,918)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,254 miles
    Test number
    915148653222
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass152,336 miles (+7,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,336 miles
    Test number
    869935480064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,401 miles (+8,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,401 miles
    Test number
    823540528953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,339 miles (+8,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,339 miles
    Test number
    842881785045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    818929251973
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,526 miles (+5,429)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    896655299063
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,097 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,097 miles
    Test number
    755874104649
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,097 miles (+2,077)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,097 miles
    Test number
    105918361123
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    556614534560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON 18%

  10. Fail120,020 miles (+5,968)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    903034616350
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON 18%

  11. Pass114,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    114,052 miles
    Test number
    876231693618
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive air con (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail114,052 miles (+10,507)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,052 miles
    Test number
    293707004244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive aircon (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass103,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    740633128945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,545 miles (+12,770)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    502806967386
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  15. Pass90,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,775 miles
    Test number
    644374387547
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail90,775 miles (+8,401)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,775 miles
    Test number
    585301731342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuggest check and adjust tracking, non test item

  17. Pass82,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,374 miles
    Test number
    987638504970
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail82,374 miles (+10,747)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,374 miles
    Test number
    864275769066
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySuggest check and adjust tracking non test item

  19. Pass71,627 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    736862355108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail71,627 miles (+1,544)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    646089245198
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass70,083 miles (+4,127)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,083 miles
    Test number
    109979014132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

  22. Pass65,956 miles (+435)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,956 miles
    Test number
    157979113157
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

  23. Pass65,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,521 miles
    Test number
    586960912198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail65,521 miles (+7,948)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,521 miles
    Test number
    656200412178
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,573 miles
    Test number
    836895991013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,573 miles (+18,321)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,573 miles
    Test number
    248434991093
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass39,252 miles (+9,941)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,252 miles
    Test number
    782737390008
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
    • NoteOne nearside rear position lamp not working

  28. Pass29,311 miles (+12,944)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,311 miles
    Test number
    194437299400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

  29. Pass16,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,367 miles
    Test number
    343766897436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 BUT

Does V6 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BUT is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 BUT?
The MOT on V6 BUT is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 BUT done?
V6 BUT was recorded at 158,254 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,811 miles a year.
Has V6 BUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BUT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V6 BUT 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 V6 BUT find?
V6 BUT passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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