
Ford Mondeo
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc
N626 XAVMOT history
N626 XAV is a green petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 22 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,469 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 131,469 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N626 XAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Mondeo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 22 Mar 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
N626 XAV was last recorded at 131,469 miles on 4 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Sept 2025: 131,469 miles, lower than 131,470 miles on 20 Sept 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 131,470 miles · 20 Sept 2024
- Average per year
- 4,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,469 miles
- 2024 – 131,470 miles
- 2023 – 131,469 miles
- 2022 – 122,753 miles
- 2021 – 113,151 miles
- 2020 – 107,522 miles
- 2019 – 98,160 miles
- 2018 – 92,994 miles
- 2017 – 88,075 miles
- 2016 – 82,484 miles
- 2015 – 76,786 miles
- 2014 – 72,773 miles
- 2013 – 66,618 miles
- 2012 – 55,544 miles
- 2011 – 52,051 miles
- 2010 – 50,566 miles
- 2009 – 48,881 miles
- 2008 – 46,199 miles
- 2007 – 43,491 miles
- 2006 – 40,435 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, next to trailing arm front mounting point, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear both wheelarches corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle moderate corrosion towards rear
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear both sides corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive starting to deteriorate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail131,469 miles (-1)5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,469 miles
- Test number
- 875822567660
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, next to trailing arm front mounting point, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both wheelarches corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle moderate corrosion towards rear
Pass131,470 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 131,470 miles
- Test number
- 894224812051
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive starting to deteriorate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking,strongly advise replacement 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail131,469 miles5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,469 miles
- Test number
- 156353914959
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,splitting along bottom edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive starting to deteriorate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking,strongly advise replacement 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass131,469 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 131,469 miles
- Test number
- 253655997869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,469 miles (+8,716)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,469 miles
- Test number
- 240628765493
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,753 miles (+9,602)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 122,753 miles
- Test number
- 633328912425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,151 miles (+185)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 113,151 miles
- Test number
- 627582912956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,966 miles (+5,444)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,966 miles
- Test number
- 236343490127
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,522 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 107,522 miles
- Test number
- 180519778440
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on both sills
Fail107,518 miles (+9,358)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,518 miles
- Test number
- 561336525055
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on both sills
Pass98,160 miles (+5,166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 98,160 miles
- Test number
- 723231300528
- AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
Pass92,994 miles (+4,919)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 92,994 miles
- Test number
- 558879816731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,075 miles (+5,591)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 88,075 miles
- Test number
- 467976756829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,484 miles (+5,698)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 82,484 miles
- Test number
- 482759452307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,786 miles (+4,013)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 76,786 miles
- Test number
- 208758175010
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,773 miles (+6,155)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 72,773 miles
- Test number
- 275887494006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,618 miles (+11,074)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 66,618 miles
- Test number
- 225971703167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,544 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,544 miles
- Test number
- 178581082044
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre side wall cracked
Pass55,544 miles (+3,493)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 55,544 miles
- Test number
- 859431782087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre side wall cracked
Pass52,051 miles (+1,485)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 52,051 miles
- Test number
- 798604091008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,566 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 50,566 miles
- Test number
- 352157290066
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail50,566 miles (+1,685)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,566 miles
- Test number
- 580297690022
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail48,881 miles3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,881 miles
- Test number
- 430528199083
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,881 miles (+2,682)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 48,881 miles
- Test number
- 901398699008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,199 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 46,199 miles
- Test number
- 594691908159
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail46,199 miles (+2,708)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,199 miles
- Test number
- 474501908149
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,491 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 43,491 miles
- Test number
- 243030107109
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail43,491 miles (+3,056)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,491 miles
- Test number
- 913000607176
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass40,435 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 40,435 miles
- Test number
- 212121106129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about N626 XAV
- Does N626 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N626 XAV expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N626 XAV?
- The MOT on N626 XAV expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N626 XAV done?
- N626 XAV was recorded at 131,469 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 4,692 miles a year.
- Has N626 XAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N626 XAV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on N626 XAV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on N626 XAV find?
- N626 XAV failed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside headlamp light intensity severely reduced; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, next to trailing arm front mounting point, as marked, and 14 more.
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