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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,999 cc

Y278 HHBMOT history

Y278 HHB is a blue petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2023.

Y278 HHB blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
185,373 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 HHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
19 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 HHB was last recorded at 185,373 miles on 19 May 2023, 4,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2009: 11,242 miles, lower than 95,276 miles on 16 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,060 miles · 4 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,313 miles
Average per year
6,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,373 miles
  • 2022 – 181,060 miles
  • 2021 – 177,342 miles
  • 2020 – 173,615 miles
  • 2019 – 170,174 miles
  • 2018 – 165,084 miles
  • 2017 – 163,067 miles
  • 2016 – 157,913 miles
  • 2015 – 141,872 miles
  • 2014 – 137,216 miles
  • 2013 – 133,545 miles
  • 2012 – 128,114 miles
  • 2011 – 124,930 miles
  • 2010 – 120,425 miles
  • 2009 – 111,242 miles
  • 2008 – 95,276 miles
  • 2007 – 83,118 miles
  • 2006 – 71,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,373 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded and weakened
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working
  • AdvisoryUnder carriage corroded

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM SWIVEL

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,373 miles (+4,313)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    185,373 miles
    Test number
    545866410201
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded and weakened
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage corroded

  2. Pass181,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    181,060 miles
    Test number
    410542996880
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section to cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail181,060 miles (+3,718)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,060 miles
    Test number
    861533357012
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps incorrect beam pattern Plastic lenses disclosures Both headlamps incorrect beam pattern Headlamp plastic lenses discolored (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre belt not retracting (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section to cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass177,342 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    177,342 miles
    Test number
    586705262382
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS UNDERBODY COMPONENTS CORRODED

  5. Fail177,339 miles (+3,724)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,339 miles
    Test number
    817018101368
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS UNDERBODY COMPONENTS CORRODED

  6. Pass173,615 miles (+3,441)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    173,615 miles
    Test number
    825224316364
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass170,174 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,174 miles
    Test number
    637717790007
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail170,173 miles (+5,089)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,173 miles
    Test number
    844319147445
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass165,084 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    165,084 miles
    Test number
    823949566976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,067 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,067 miles
    Test number
    415016314175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,913 miles
    Test number
    796141513557
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail157,913 miles (+16,041)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,913 miles
    Test number
    721179662889
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass141,872 miles (+4,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,872 miles
    Test number
    227599125174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail137,216 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,216 miles
    Test number
    715549424111
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass137,216 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,216 miles
    Test number
    908509624191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,545 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,545 miles
    Test number
    235804333467
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/f tyer has a small split on the outer wall which reaches cords - does not exceed 25mm
    • NoteO/s/r wheel inner rim is distorted
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded - the n/s is also glazzed

  17. Fail133,544 miles (+5,430)2 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,544 miles
    Test number
    787651933113
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/f tyer has a small split on the outer wall which reaches cords - does not exceed 25mm
    • NoteO/s/r wheel inner rim is distorted
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded - the n/s is also glazzed

  18. Pass128,114 miles (+16)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,114 miles
    Test number
    105531432190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChattering noise from drivebelt area
    • NoteO/s cv gaiter has two pin holes which are leaking but gaiter is still preventing ingress of dirt
    • NoteO/s inner driveshft gaiter is leaking

  19. Fail128,098 miles (+3,168)2 dangerous2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,098 miles
    Test number
    779040932144
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChattering noise from drivebelt area
    • NoteFront brake discs are in poor condition - worn/lipped and corroded!
    • NoteFront brake pads are wearing low !
    • NoteO/s cv gaiter has two pin holes which are leaking but gaiter is still preventing ingress of dirt
    • NoteO/s inner driveshft gaiter is leaking
    • NoteRear tyres are bald on the inner shoulders and the tread is slightly stepped
    • NoteWashers poorly aimed

  20. Pass124,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,930 miles
    Test number
    696857041116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail124,930 miles (+4,505)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,930 miles
    Test number
    869897741199
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass120,425 miles (+9,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    130492230174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass111,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,242 miles
    Test number
    633366549144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,242 miles (-84,034)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,242 miles
    Test number
    993296549187
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass95,276 miles (+12,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,276 miles
    Test number
    712617938158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass83,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    331264137194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail83,118 miles (+11,569)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    832834037167
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass71,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    71,549 miles
    Test number
    152513446166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 HHB

Does Y278 HHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 HHB expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 HHB?
The MOT on Y278 HHB expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 HHB done?
Y278 HHB was recorded at 185,373 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2023, an average of 6,700 miles a year.
Has Y278 HHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 HHB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 HHB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 HHB find?
Y278 HHB passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe, and 9 more.

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