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Ford Mondeo

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,988 cc

R71 ACKMOT history

R71 ACK is a white petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 3 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
92,881 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 ACK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

R71 ACK was last recorded at 92,881 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2017: 75,298 miles, lower than 79,547 miles on 10 Mar 2016.
  • 14 Mar 2018: 85,496 miles, lower than 85,645 miles on 9 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,059 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
1,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,881 miles
  • 2023 – 92,059 miles
  • 2022 – 91,278 miles
  • 2021 – 90,632 miles
  • 2020 – 89,669 miles
  • 2019 – 87,689 miles
  • 2018 – 85,496 miles
  • 2017 – 75,298 miles
  • 2016 – 79,547 miles
  • 2015 – 76,139 miles
  • 2014 – 74,261 miles
  • 2013 – 73,209 miles
  • 2012 – 72,000 miles
  • 2011 – 70,625 miles
  • 2010 – 68,787 miles
  • 2009 – 66,539 miles
  • 2008 – 64,057 miles
  • 2007 – 60,577 miles
  • 2006 – 57,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,881 miles
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door shut/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Underside of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail92,881 miles (+822)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,881 miles
    Test number
    623134928701
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door shut/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass92,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,059 miles
    Test number
    641574619155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Fail92,059 miles (+781)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,059 miles
    Test number
    589328787311
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass91,278 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,278 miles
    Test number
    948756563540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  5. Fail91,273 miles (+641)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,273 miles
    Test number
    512072490730
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass90,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,632 miles
    Test number
    473548392221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail90,632 miles (+963)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,632 miles
    Test number
    142362552859
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner door sill corroded

  8. Pass89,669 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    470896812090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  9. Fail89,665 miles (+1,976)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,665 miles
    Test number
    550351587052
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  10. Pass87,689 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    296540241160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail87,654 miles (+2,158)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,654 miles
    Test number
    781890008504
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  12. Pass85,496 miles (-149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,496 miles
    Test number
    109761097183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail85,645 miles (+10,347)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,645 miles
    Test number
    745438949520
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass75,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,298 miles
    Test number
    939985141065
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to split

  15. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    620519552467
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to split

  16. Pass79,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    569724834415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail79,547 miles (+3,408)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    623954326495
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass76,139 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    897572875084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,130 miles (+1,869)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,130 miles
    Test number
    419800475055
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass74,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,261 miles
    Test number
    686663374001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,261 miles (+1,052)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,261 miles
    Test number
    155161874020
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Fail73,209 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,209 miles
    Test number
    315193373027
    • Repaired at testNearside 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass73,209 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,209 miles
    Test number
    966863373067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,000 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    928512672028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,625 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    787971871003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,787 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,787 miles
    Test number
    741779560004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,539 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    703921179083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,057 miles (+3,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,057 miles
    Test number
    951453478002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass60,577 miles (+3,024)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    250233577037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,553 miles
    Test number
    794283676026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R71 ACK

Does R71 ACK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R71 ACK expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R71 ACK?
The MOT on R71 ACK expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R71 ACK done?
R71 ACK was recorded at 92,881 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 1,963 miles a year.
Has R71 ACK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 ACK has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on R71 ACK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R71 ACK find?
R71 ACK failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; horn not working, and 9 more.

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