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Ford Frende

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,499 cc

M255 URXMOT history

M255 URX is a green diesel Ford Frende first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,939 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M255 URX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Frende
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M255 URX was last recorded at 143,939 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,412 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
527 miles
Average per year
4,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,939 miles
  • 2024 – 143,412 miles
  • 2023 – 141,715 miles
  • 2022 – 140,048 miles
  • 2020 – 137,695 miles
  • 2019 – 135,249 miles
  • 2018 – 135,063 miles
  • 2017 – 133,655 miles
  • 2014 – 110,684 miles
  • 2013 – 100,225 miles
  • 2012 – 98,284 miles
  • 2011 – 91,418 miles
  • 2010 – 91,291 miles
  • 2009 – 86,560 miles
  • 2008 – 73,602 miles
  • 2006 – 52,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,939 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,939 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,939 miles
    Test number
    474827717403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,412 miles (+1,697)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,412 miles
    Test number
    772834748321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRusty undercarriage
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage coved in underseal

  3. Pass141,715 miles (+1,667)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,715 miles
    Test number
    485439202207
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed

  4. Pass140,048 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,048 miles
    Test number
    735648478954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,695 miles
    Test number
    925707777645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,692 miles (+2,443)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,692 miles
    Test number
    872200346006
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass135,249 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,249 miles
    Test number
    908094847182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,063 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,063 miles
    Test number
    714495026154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,044 miles (+1,389)9 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,044 miles
    Test number
    865574890983
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure WHITE CABLE UNDER BONNET (1.9.2a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER / FLEXI SECTION (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT INNER DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT INNER DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking AROUND RACK (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryFLOOR CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (INNER WHEEL ARCHES)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S OUTER DOOR SILL UNDER REAR OF DRIVERS DOOR CORRODED & HOLED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN O/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES
    • AdvisoryREAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryREAR CHASSIS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass133,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    133,655 miles
    Test number
    487386383099
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass120,716 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,716 km
    Test number
    218095385078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to os sill outside the 300mm radius of any body mounts

  12. Pass110,684 miles (+10,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,684 miles
    Test number
    449197684013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass100,225 miles (+7)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,225 miles
    Test number
    397502593010
    • NoteNearside front anti-roll-bar-link worn
    • NoteNearside rear inner sill corroded
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill corroded

  14. Fail100,218 miles (+1,934)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,218 miles
    Test number
    109689483035
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front anti-roll-bar-link worn
    • NoteNearside rear inner sill corroded
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill corroded

  15. Pass98,284 miles (+6,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,284 miles
    Test number
    977166162067
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

  16. Pass91,418 miles (+127)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,418 miles
    Test number
    898985191176
    • NoteADVISE TO CLEAN SCREEN / REPLACE WIPER BLADES / LUBE / FREE OFF WIPER BLADE ARM PIVOT POINTS / DUE TO BEING STOOD FOR SOME TIME / SAP ETC ON SCREEN
    • NoteFRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRODED / BECOMING SLIGHTLY PITTED DUE TO BEING STOOD FOR SOME TIME / BRAKE PADS 50% WORN ??
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR OF TAIL GATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / REFLECTOR STRIP ACROSS BACK SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
    • NoteSTONE CHIPS IN SCREEN
    • NoteUNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING CORROSION ALL AREAS DUE TO BEING STOOD FOR SOME TIME

  17. Fail91,291 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,291 miles
    Test number
    281297660117
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteUNDERSIDE / ALL COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

  18. Pass91,291 miles (+4,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,291 miles
    Test number
    763177060142
    • NoteUNDERSIDE / ALL COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

  19. Pass86,560 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    494314119129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,552 miles (+12,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,552 miles
    Test number
    901833119124
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass73,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    613382478073
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass60,821 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,821 km
    Test number
    162045577405
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear of front discs

  23. Pass52,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,955 miles
    Test number
    314433576097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about M255 URX

Does M255 URX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M255 URX is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M255 URX?
The MOT on M255 URX is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M255 URX done?
M255 URX was recorded at 143,939 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,574 miles a year.
Has M255 URX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M255 URX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on M255 URX 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 M255 URX find?
M255 URX passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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