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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,198 cc

C5 SOWMOT history

C5 SOW is a blue diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 19 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

C5 SOW blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,307 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SOW was last recorded at 137,307 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,307 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,307 miles
  • 2025 – 129,401 miles
  • 2024 – 122,743 miles
  • 2023 – 116,575 miles
  • 2022 – 109,569 miles
  • 2021 – 100,854 miles
  • 2020 – 96,663 miles
  • 2019 – 94,075 miles
  • 2018 – 90,862 miles
  • 2017 – 82,940 miles
  • 2016 – 77,742 miles
  • 2015 – 74,463 miles
  • 2014 – 69,400 miles
  • 2013 – 64,899 miles
  • 2012 – 60,537 miles
  • 2011 – 55,639 miles
  • 2010 – 49,764 miles
  • 2009 – 40,397 miles
  • 2008 – 28,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,307 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,307 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,307 miles
    Test number
    887937257129
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,307 miles (+7,906)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,307 miles
    Test number
    620606905943
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,401 miles
    Test number
    379903230512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,401 miles (+6,658)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,401 miles
    Test number
    544757799218
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,743 miles (+6,168)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,743 miles
    Test number
    981537324457
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush/strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering drivebelt heavily cracked

  6. Pass116,575 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,575 miles
    Test number
    129076536579
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush/strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,575 miles (+7,006)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,575 miles
    Test number
    251346249668
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush/strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,569 miles (+8,715)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,569 miles
    Test number
    218696855408
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater pump belt heavily cracked

  9. Pass100,854 miles (+4,191)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    986455064120
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Swivel joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Swivel joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,663 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,663 miles
    Test number
    555281180258
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Cv boot clip loose

  11. Fail96,663 miles (+2,588)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,663 miles
    Test number
    392483231663
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Cv boot clip loose

  12. Pass94,075 miles (+35)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    172349868671
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail94,040 miles (+3,178)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,040 miles
    Test number
    102998484489
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass90,862 miles (+7,922)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,862 miles
    Test number
    526115539397
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass82,940 miles (+5,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    278789302248
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass77,742 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    332375844924
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  17. Fail77,742 miles (+3,279)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    136500360893
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  18. Pass74,463 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,463 miles
    Test number
    257287955130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,400 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    598153544116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,899 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,899 miles
    Test number
    567367123109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,537 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,537 miles
    Test number
    245364712118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,639 miles (+5,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,639 miles
    Test number
    305686121196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass49,764 miles (+9,367)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,764 miles
    Test number
    404539700127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust badly corroded and starting to leak

  24. Pass40,397 miles (+11,695)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,397 miles
    Test number
    153033319262
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has worn out of shape on the inside and is very close to legal minimum of 1.6mm

  25. Pass28,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,702 miles
    Test number
    544302028231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SOW

Does C5 SOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SOW is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 SOW?
The MOT on C5 SOW is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SOW done?
C5 SOW was recorded at 137,307 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,064 miles a year.
Has C5 SOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SOW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 SOW 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 C5 SOW find?
C5 SOW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush, and 1 more.

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