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Ford Montague

Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 2,499 cc

P976 LRXMOT history

P976 LRX is a silver diesel Ford Montague first used on 19 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
73,653 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P976 LRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Montague
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P976 LRX was last recorded at 73,653 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 1,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,911 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,742 miles
Average per year
2,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,653 miles
  • 2023 – 71,911 miles
  • 2022 – 71,193 miles
  • 2020 – 68,398 miles
  • 2019 – 67,337 miles
  • 2018 – 66,246 miles
  • 2016 – 60,669 miles
  • 2015 – 55,869 miles
  • 2014 – 51,256 miles
  • 2013 – 47,120 miles
  • 2012 – 42,534 miles
  • 2011 – 38,326 miles
  • 2010 – 32,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,653 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Several oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,653 miles (+1,742)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,653 miles
    Test number
    581283224274
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
  2. Pass71,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,911 miles
    Test number
    404759744253
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail71,911 miles (+3)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,911 miles
    Test number
    181373223389
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail71,908 miles (+715)14 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,908 miles
    Test number
    959213626212
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake grabbing severely excessively juddering (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass71,193 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    191432676502
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Several oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential noisy.
  6. Fail71,187 miles (+2,789)2 dangerous13 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    376678704640
    • DangerousBrakes severely juddering/pulsing during decelerometer test.
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested Due to dip beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Several oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass68,398 miles (+1,061)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,398 miles
    Test number
    442461508844
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass67,337 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,337 miles
    Test number
    465362780054
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRust present front X member.
  9. Fail67,332 miles (+1,086)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,332 miles
    Test number
    151566768454
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRust present front X member.
  10. Pass66,246 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    433552909752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,237 miles (+5,568)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    968562507615
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass60,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    882925877774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  13. Fail60,669 miles (+4,800)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    760715225414
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  14. Pass55,869 miles (+4,613)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,869 miles
    Test number
    286725015251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  15. Pass51,256 miles (+4,136)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    179971714231
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass47,120 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,120 miles
    Test number
    627667203245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    269613862157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,534 miles (+4,208)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,534 miles
    Test number
    159470862161
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass38,326 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,326 miles
    Test number
    116043051162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,007 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    121291930134
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Fail31,998 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,998 miles
    Test number
    211800030469
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about P976 LRX

Does P976 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P976 LRX expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P976 LRX?
The MOT on P976 LRX expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P976 LRX done?
P976 LRX was recorded at 73,653 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 2,885 miles a year.
Has P976 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P976 LRX has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on P976 LRX 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 P976 LRX find?
P976 LRX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all four coil spring corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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