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Ford 8

Black · Petrol · 1937 · 2,800 cc

ACO 729MOT history

ACO 729 is a black petrol Ford 8 first used on 25 May 1937. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 10,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
10,356 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ACO 729
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1937
First used
25 May 1937
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ACO 729 was last recorded at 10,356 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
9,437 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
919 miles
Average per year
552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 10,356 miles
  • 2025 – 9,437 miles
  • 2024 – 8,629 miles
  • 2023 – 8,121 miles
  • 2022 – 7,448 miles
  • 2015 – 3,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,356 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,356 miles (+919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    10,356 miles
    Test number
    595650482989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Pass9,437 miles (+808)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    9,437 miles
    Test number
    467641816078
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass8,629 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    8,629 miles
    Test number
    677294137280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass8,121 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    8,121 miles
    Test number
    218026167825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass7,448 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    7,448 miles
    Test number
    376696338610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass3,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    3,955 miles
    Test number
    108735935005
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about ACO 729

What vehicle is registration ACO 729 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ACO 729 on a black petrol Ford 8 first used on 25 May 1937. 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 ACO 729 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ACO 729 is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on ACO 729?
The MOT on ACO 729 is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ACO 729 done?
ACO 729 was recorded at 10,356 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 552 miles a year.
Has ACO 729 ever failed its MOT?
No. ACO 729 has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on ACO 729 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 ACO 729 find?
ACO 729 passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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