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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,544 cc

V85 DLPMOT history

V85 DLP is a blue petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
166,010 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 DLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,544 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 DLP was last recorded at 166,010 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,470 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
540 miles
Average per year
5,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,010 miles
  • 2024 – 165,470 miles
  • 2022 – 163,180 miles
  • 2021 – 159,918 miles
  • 2020 – 156,986 miles
  • 2019 – 153,492 miles
  • 2018 – 149,466 miles
  • 2017 – 145,340 miles
  • 2016 – 139,311 miles
  • 2015 – 131,655 miles
  • 2014 – 123,129 miles
  • 2013 – 112,843 miles
  • 2012 – 106,128 miles
  • 2011 – 100,084 miles
  • 2010 – 92,566 miles
  • 2009 – 84,108 miles
  • 2008 – 72,737 miles
  • 2007 – 63,590 miles
  • 2006 – 60,956 miles
  • 2005 – 49,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,010 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,010 miles (+540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    166,010 miles
    Test number
    455533224281
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,470 miles (+2,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,470 miles
    Test number
    308632003805
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass163,180 miles (+3,262)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,180 miles
    Test number
    600753918997
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive border line (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement soaked in oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust silencers corroded

  4. Pass159,918 miles (+2,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,918 miles
    Test number
    487858248475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,986 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,986 miles
    Test number
    457937299993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,492 miles (+4,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,492 miles
    Test number
    371988395209
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,466 miles
    Test number
    407966020413
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Fail149,466 miles (+4,126)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,466 miles
    Test number
    258814458364
    • MajorPassenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhust back box damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Pass145,340 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,340 miles
    Test number
    839087134342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWeld repairs heavily undersealed

  10. Fail145,318 miles (+6,007)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,318 miles
    Test number
    522316665235
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass139,311 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,311 miles
    Test number
    689818869009
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail139,154 miles (+7,499)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,154 miles
    Test number
    788208486720
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass131,655 miles (+8,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    131,655 miles
    Test number
    921430538388
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass123,129 miles (+67)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,129 miles
    Test number
    476305714447
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  15. Fail123,062 miles (+10,219)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,062 miles
    Test number
    605818304342
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  16. Pass112,843 miles (+132)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    495385213372
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f fog light damaged
    • NoteOil leak on o/s/f area possible rack or pipes but unable to see
    • NoteRear silencers + clamps corroded

  17. Fail112,711 miles (+6,583)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    217008203371
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f fog light damaged
    • NoteOil leak on o/s/f area possible rack or pipes but unable to see
    • NoteRear silencers + clamps corroded

  18. Pass106,128 miles (+6,044)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,128 miles
    Test number
    259650312399
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F Fog lamp lense broken.
    • NoteO/S/R Silence outer skin rusty - not blowing.
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate.

  19. Pass100,084 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,084 miles
    Test number
    425335331335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,566 miles (+8,458)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    421452240446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,108 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,108 miles
    Test number
    664677739357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail84,108 miles (+194)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,108 miles
    Test number
    300437039346
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail83,914 miles (+11,177)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,914 miles
    Test number
    423880939396
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on edges
    • NoteHeavy oil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inside edge - recommend replacement
    • NoteRear exhaust system and clamps very heavily corroded
    • NoteSlight play in both rear suspension trailing link arm bushes

  24. Pass72,737 miles (+9,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,737 miles
    Test number
    793446438343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,590 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    882828897235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,956 miles (+11,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,956 miles
    Test number
    650373796279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    752504395257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 DLP

Does V85 DLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V85 DLP is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V85 DLP?
The MOT on V85 DLP is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V85 DLP done?
V85 DLP was recorded at 166,010 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,744 miles a year.
Has V85 DLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 DLP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on V85 DLP 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 V85 DLP find?
V85 DLP passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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