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Yellow and Black · Petrol · 1959 · 1,600 cc

172 XWFMOT history

172 XWF is a yellow and black petrol Ford first used on 2 Sept 1959. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 54,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
54,848 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
172 XWF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
2 Sept 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

172 XWF was last recorded at 54,848 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,846 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,848 miles
  • 2024 – 54,846 miles
  • 2011 – 42,608 miles
  • 2010 – 36,670 miles
  • 2009 – 33,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,848 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

7 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,848 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    54,848 miles
    Test number
    851017055857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,846 miles (+12,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,846 miles
    Test number
    933951233716
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed front to rear

  3. Pass42,608 miles (+5,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,608 miles
    Test number
    969379571231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  4. Pass36,670 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,670 miles
    Test number
    822168970263
    • NoteAdvise hand brake protective covers perished

  5. Fail36,670 miles (+3,095)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,670 miles
    Test number
    373667070294
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise hand brake protective covers perished

  6. Pass33,575 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,575 miles
    Test number
    952335499203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail33,574 miles1 dangerous7 failures9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,574 miles
    Test number
    173724359212
    • DangerousBattery insecure
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteAdvise front exhaust fouling on body
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes juddering
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r servie and parking brakes below expected efforts
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f wing mirror slightly deteriorated
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r brake juddering

Questions about 172 XWF

What vehicle is registration 172 XWF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 172 XWF on a yellow and black petrol Ford first used on 2 Sept 1959. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 172 XWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 172 XWF is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 172 XWF?
The MOT on 172 XWF is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 172 XWF done?
172 XWF was recorded at 54,848 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,266 miles a year.
Has 172 XWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 172 XWF has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on 172 XWF 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 172 XWF find?
172 XWF passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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