
Mercedes-Benz 308 D
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc
V79 FFJMOT history
V79 FFJ is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 38 MOT tests, with 276,679 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 276,679 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 38
- 20 passed · 18 failed
- Per year
- 8,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V79 FFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 308 D
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V79 FFJ was last recorded at 276,679 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 273,517 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,162 miles
- Average per year
- 8,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 276,679 miles
- 2025 – 273,517 miles
- 2024 – 272,666 miles
- 2023 – 271,384 miles
- 2022 – 268,949 miles
- 2021 – 263,351 miles
- 2020 – 253,827 miles
- 2019 – 243,847 miles
- 2018 – 236,908 miles
- 2017 – 225,433 miles
- 2016 – 210,108 miles
- 2015 – 202,510 miles
- 2014 – 187,945 miles
- 2013 – 174,734 miles
- 2012 – 166,296 miles
- 2011 – 152,264 miles
- 2010 – 146,257 miles
- 2009 – 140,492 miles
- 2008 – 131,243 miles
- 2007 – 121,815 miles
- 2006 – 113,814 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOther brake pipes corroded and general considerable under body corrosion
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
38 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail276,679 miles (+3,162)14 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 276,679 miles
- Test number
- 109153010969
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOther brake pipes corroded and general considerable under body corrosion
Pass273,517 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 273,517 miles
- Test number
- 764048349421
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail273,517 miles (+851)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,517 miles
- Test number
- 527904283408
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass272,666 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 272,666 miles
- Test number
- 214823107538
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySills and step corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle covered with filler
Fail272,666 miles (+1,282)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,666 miles
- Test number
- 649366906632
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySills and step corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle covered with filler
Pass271,384 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 271,384 miles
- Test number
- 538683412969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail271,383 miles (+2,434)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 271,383 miles
- Test number
- 312621891841
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end excess play (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass268,949 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 268,949 miles
- Test number
- 798098766682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail268,949 miles (+5,598)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,949 miles
- Test number
- 464393504428
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass263,351 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 263,351 miles
- Test number
- 990935360741
- AdvisorySlight play front lower ball joints
Fail263,342 miles (+9,515)8 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,342 miles
- Test number
- 226824454841
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail Pipe Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Body At Rear Anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Sill At Front Anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Sills At Front Anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Sills Poor Quality Repairs Both Sides Outside Prescribed Areas
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Inner Stanchion (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Inner Stanchion (5.3.2 (c))
Pass253,827 miles (+9,980)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 253,827 miles
- Test number
- 365971249545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass243,847 miles (+6,939)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 243,847 miles
- Test number
- 238246178896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 236,908 miles
- Test number
- 798621585289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail236,908 miles (+11,475)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,908 miles
- Test number
- 614649112192
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass225,433 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 225,433 miles
- Test number
- 337690425973
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail225,433 miles (+15,325)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,433 miles
- Test number
- 349959883022
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass210,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 210,108 miles
- Test number
- 484233909309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,108 miles (+7,598)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,108 miles
- Test number
- 683240300259
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass202,510 miles (+2)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 202,510 miles
- Test number
- 466647265152
- NoteBoth rear number plate lamps output reduced.
- NoteFront bumper loose but not insecure.
- NoteInterioa mirror missing.
- NoteO/s/f indicator protective lens missing.
- NoteOutter protective rear bumper (after market option)bar end caps missing
- NotePressure cap for coolent expansion cap missing.
- NoteSlight play detected within both front wheel bearings.
- NoteSlight play detected within n/s/f steering arm.
Fail202,508 miles (+14,563)9 failures2 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,508 miles
- Test number
- 605126965138
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear number plate lamps output reduced.
- NoteFront bumper loose but not insecure.
- NoteInterioa mirror missing.
- NoteO/s/f indicator protective lens missing.
- NoteOutter protective rear bumper (after market option)bar end caps missing
- NotePressure cap for coolent expansion cap missing.
- NoteSlight play detected within both front wheel bearings.
- NoteSlight play detected within n/s/f steering arm.
Pass187,945 miles (+4)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 187,945 miles
- Test number
- 235118564168
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges and close to the legal limit.
- NoteN/s/f seat belt locking mech release button fully functional,not insecure.but loose
- NoteO/s/f indicator lens missing but not displaying white light.
Fail187,941 miles (+13,207)10 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,941 miles
- Test number
- 245731064455
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges and close to the legal limit.
- NoteN/s/f seat belt locking mech release button fully functional,not insecure.but loose
- NoteO/s/f indicator lens missing but not displaying white light.
Pass174,734 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 174,734 miles
- Test number
- 998459143170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOffside indicator lens missing
Fail174,734 miles (+8,438)7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,734 miles
- Test number
- 518198743138
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOffside indicator lens missing
Pass166,296 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 166,296 miles
- Test number
- 256555042460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail166,296 miles (+14,032)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,296 miles
- Test number
- 265635842155
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass152,264 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 152,264 miles
- Test number
- 869555441122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,264 miles (+6,007)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,264 miles
- Test number
- 246253741161
- FailureNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteExhaust rattle
Pass146,257 miles (+5,765)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 146,257 miles
- Test number
- 293149150172
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass140,492 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 140,492 miles
- Test number
- 284052429439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,490 miles (+9,247)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,490 miles
- Test number
- 272091829417
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass131,243 miles (+33)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 131,243 miles
- Test number
- 974589518154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBrake pedal rubber split
- NoteN/s outer seat belt cath cover missing
Fail131,210 miles (+9,395)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,210 miles
- Test number
- 504936008173
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass121,815 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 121,815 miles
- Test number
- 304585487024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside mirror cracked
Fail121,815 miles (+8,001)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,815 miles
- Test number
- 521755687017
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside mirror cracked
Pass113,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 113,814 miles
- Test number
- 521690086014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,814 miles5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,814 miles
- Test number
- 254066276066
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about V79 FFJ
- Does V79 FFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V79 FFJ expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V79 FFJ?
- The MOT on V79 FFJ expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V79 FFJ done?
- V79 FFJ was recorded at 276,679 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 8,156 miles a year.
- Has V79 FFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V79 FFJ has failed 18 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V79 FFJ 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 V79 FFJ find?
- V79 FFJ failed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 14 major defects and 1 advisory: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth, and 12 more.
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