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Ford RS Turbo

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 1,900 cc

G520 JAVMOT history

G520 JAV is a black petrol Ford RS Turbo first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 94,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,899 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G520 JAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
RS Turbo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G520 JAV was last recorded at 94,899 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,893 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,899 miles
  • 2025 – 94,893 miles
  • 2024 – 94,884 miles
  • 2023 – 94,866 miles
  • 2022 – 94,827 miles
  • 2021 – 94,766 miles
  • 2020 – 94,702 miles
  • 2019 – 94,590 miles
  • 2018 – 94,234 miles
  • 2017 – 93,989 miles
  • 2016 – 93,930 miles
  • 2015 – 93,580 miles
  • 2014 – 93,563 miles
  • 2013 – 93,177 miles
  • 2012 – 92,136 miles
  • 2011 – 91,527 miles
  • 2010 – 90,862 miles
  • 2009 – 89,851 miles
  • 2008 – 88,602 miles
  • 2007 – 87,624 miles
  • 2006 – 86,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,899 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,899 miles (+6)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,899 miles
    Test number
    181213390761
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,893 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,893 miles
    Test number
    345612326358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,884 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    106077716333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,866 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    780705423260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,827 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,827 miles
    Test number
    919629245942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,810 miles (+44)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,810 miles
    Test number
    818307451867
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut top area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass94,766 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,766 miles
    Test number
    438705039551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal on welding repairs

  8. Pass94,702 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    94,702 miles
    Test number
    397648436949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail94,698 miles (+108)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,698 miles
    Test number
    348077207389
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass94,590 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    94,590 miles
    Test number
    338426911452
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail94,573 miles (+339)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,573 miles
    Test number
    138557107753
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  12. Pass94,234 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,234 miles
    Test number
    361372401175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass93,989 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    388233936632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,982 miles (+52)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,982 miles
    Test number
    805481971663
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass93,930 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    345755577855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,580 miles
    Test number
    355261595030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,580 miles (+17)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,580 miles
    Test number
    108750195451
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass93,563 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,563 miles
    Test number
    348767984022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,177 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,177 miles
    Test number
    165319573002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass92,136 miles (+609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,136 miles
    Test number
    528179162058
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass91,527 miles (+665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,527 miles
    Test number
    869640481042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass90,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,862 miles
    Test number
    152232580037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,862 miles (+1,011)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,862 miles
    Test number
    920984870078
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass89,851 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,851 miles
    Test number
    733898069038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,849 miles (+1,247)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    163574669447
    • FailureCentre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass88,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    130873078445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,602 miles (+978)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    381683978081
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass87,624 miles (+1,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,624 miles
    Test number
    432718577060
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass86,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    644384586086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail86,068 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    292697476020
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside inner drive shaft gaiter torn

Questions about G520 JAV

Does G520 JAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G520 JAV is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on G520 JAV?
The MOT on G520 JAV is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G520 JAV done?
G520 JAV was recorded at 94,899 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 440 miles a year.
Has G520 JAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G520 JAV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on G520 JAV 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 G520 JAV find?
G520 JAV passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective.

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