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Ford Fusion

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,388 cc

MEP 820MOT history

MEP 820 is a black petrol Ford Fusion first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 163,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MEP 820 black Ford Fusion – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fusion, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,769 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEP 820
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fusion
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEP 820 was last recorded at 163,769 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,189 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,580 miles
Average per year
7,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,769 miles
  • 2024 – 161,189 miles
  • 2023 – 160,106 miles
  • 2022 – 158,825 miles
  • 2021 – 157,734 miles
  • 2020 – 156,824 miles
  • 2019 – 146,992 miles
  • 2018 – 132,868 miles
  • 2017 – 128,897 miles
  • 2016 – 112,566 miles
  • 2015 – 99,162 miles
  • 2014 – 89,901 miles
  • 2013 – 84,769 miles
  • 2012 – 76,649 miles
  • 2011 – 67,605 miles
  • 2010 – 57,970 miles
  • 2009 – 43,450 miles
  • 2008 – 29,590 miles
  • 2007 – 20,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,769 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Emissions not tested unable to carry out emission test due to engine light fault (7.3.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,769 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,769 miles
    Test number
    770906710254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,189 miles (+1,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,189 miles
    Test number
    729596912994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass160,106 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,106 miles
    Test number
    882768627695
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail160,106 miles (+1,281)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,106 miles
    Test number
    693110270069
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,825 miles (+1,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,825 miles
    Test number
    642756288048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass157,734 miles (+910)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,734 miles
    Test number
    667445888732
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass156,824 miles (+9,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,824 miles
    Test number
    157733781257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,992 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,992 miles
    Test number
    387803734502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail146,988 miles (+14,120)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,988 miles
    Test number
    244719571086
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass132,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,868 miles
    Test number
    681903695784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail132,868 miles (+7)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,868 miles
    Test number
    215281530876
    • Repaired at testFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail132,861 miles (+3,964)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,861 miles
    Test number
    260873061843
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass128,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,897 miles
    Test number
    465466557664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,897 miles (+31)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,897 miles
    Test number
    829122886488
    • FailureEmissions not tested unable to carry out emission test due to engine light fault (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryGear box mountain rubber deteriorated not excessive

  15. Fail128,866 miles (+2,403)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,866 miles
    Test number
    273756193274
    • FailureEmissions not tested unable to carry out emission test due to engine light fault (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryGear box mountain rubber deteriorated not excessive

  16. Pass126,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,463 miles
    Test number
    854470829931
    • AdvisoryRear braket broken on exhaust (rear)

  17. Fail126,463 miles (+13,897)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,463 miles
    Test number
    849280732397
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear braket broken on exhaust (rear)

  18. Pass112,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    615058317244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,566 miles (+13,404)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    582154550629
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass99,162 miles (+9,261)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,162 miles
    Test number
    975571825058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,901 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,901 miles
    Test number
    268313924039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOs mirror glass glued in

  22. Pass89,901 miles (+5,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,901 miles
    Test number
    579243924036
    • NoteOs mirror glass glued in

  23. Fail84,769 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,769 miles
    Test number
    355362503071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass84,769 miles (+8,120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,769 miles
    Test number
    385322203093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    236671112005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,649 miles (+9,044)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    146100212412
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass67,605 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,605 miles
    Test number
    417304501038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,970 miles (+14,520)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    951070020006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,450 miles (+13,860)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    660497109040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,590 miles (+9,338)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,590 miles
    Test number
    702081518099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass20,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,252 miles
    Test number
    121105917407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail20,252 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,252 miles
    Test number
    163945717010
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about MEP 820

What vehicle is registration MEP 820 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEP 820 on a black petrol Ford Fusion first used on 23 Jan 2004. 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 MEP 820 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEP 820 is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on MEP 820?
The MOT on MEP 820 is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEP 820 done?
MEP 820 was recorded at 163,769 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,601 miles a year.
Has MEP 820 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEP 820 has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on MEP 820 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 MEP 820 find?
MEP 820 passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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