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Ford Mondeo

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,753 cc

S5 EMFMOT history

S5 EMF is a green diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
89,258 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 EMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 EMF was last recorded at 89,258 miles on 6 May 2026, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,936 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
322 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,258 miles
  • 2025 – 88,936 miles
  • 2024 – 88,044 miles
  • 2023 – 86,594 miles
  • 2022 – 85,902 miles
  • 2021 – 84,574 miles
  • 2020 – 82,483 miles
  • 2019 – 76,174 miles
  • 2018 – 70,844 miles
  • 2016 – 62,429 miles
  • 2015 – 51,716 miles
  • 2014 – 41,668 miles
  • 2013 – 37,584 miles
  • 2012 – 36,765 miles
  • 2011 – 35,341 miles
  • 2010 – 33,398 miles
  • 2009 – 32,208 miles
  • 2008 – 30,354 miles
  • 2007 – 28,007 miles
  • 2006 – 25,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,258 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,258 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,258 miles
    Test number
    949745644963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,936 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    808958795445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,044 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    444957295193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,021 miles (+1,427)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,021 miles
    Test number
    843961161508
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,594 miles (+692)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,594 miles
    Test number
    210178402997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,902 miles (+1,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,902 miles
    Test number
    382691847022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  7. Pass84,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,574 miles
    Test number
    949505689773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,574 miles (+2,091)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,574 miles
    Test number
    833281254075
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass82,483 miles (+6,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    142403989303
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diesel spill pipes are damp and smell of diesels, needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass76,174 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    762837825031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower engine mount bush slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOsf suspension arm bushes deteriorating.
  11. Fail76,147 miles (+5,303)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    855065786442
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower engine mount bush slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOsf suspension arm bushes deteriorating.
  12. Pass70,844 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    167331160620
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail70,823 miles (+8,394)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    170378372679
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass62,429 miles (+10,713)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    393842978612
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Pass51,716 miles (+10,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    443102056214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass41,668 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,668 miles
    Test number
    275219764269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail41,423 miles (+3,839)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,423 miles
    Test number
    305731464225
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass37,584 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    367010963281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail37,568 miles (+803)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    158252153255
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass36,765 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    647966252216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,341 miles (+1,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    487180351298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  22. Pass33,398 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,398 miles
    Test number
    313235960271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Pass32,208 miles (+1,854)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,208 miles
    Test number
    602349459260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  24. Pass30,354 miles (+2,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,354 miles
    Test number
    544075858242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass28,007 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,007 miles
    Test number
    702823867269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,399 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,399 miles
    Test number
    542071966286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteSlight grease leakage from nsf cv boot inner clip

Questions about S5 EMF

Does S5 EMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 EMF is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 EMF?
The MOT on S5 EMF is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 EMF done?
S5 EMF was recorded at 89,258 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has S5 EMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 EMF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 EMF 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 S5 EMF find?
S5 EMF passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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