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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,967 cc

V40 AVEMOT history

V40 AVE is a blue petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

V40 AVE blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,315 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 AVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 AVE was last recorded at 72,315 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,277 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
3,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,315 miles
  • 2025 – 66,701 miles
  • 2024 – 63,954 miles
  • 2023 – 61,086 miles
  • 2022 – 58,021 miles
  • 2021 – 56,074 miles
  • 2020 – 55,275 miles
  • 2019 – 52,729 miles
  • 2017 – 49,341 miles
  • 2016 – 45,463 miles
  • 2015 – 40,406 miles
  • 2014 – 36,680 miles
  • 2013 – 32,140 miles
  • 2012 – 27,355 miles
  • 2011 – 21,916 miles
  • 2010 – 17,544 miles
  • 2009 – 15,450 miles
  • 2008 – 11,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,315 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both rears

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,315 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    648802752314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail72,277 miles (+5,576)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    144955858203
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass66,701 miles (+2,747)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    719898822039
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass63,954 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,954 miles
    Test number
    581520534508
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail63,954 miles (+2,868)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,954 miles
    Test number
    556192513829
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass61,086 miles (+3,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,086 miles
    Test number
    457272149232
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass58,021 miles (+34)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    460651031163
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail57,987 miles (+1,913)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,987 miles
    Test number
    388437021008
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass56,074 miles (+799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,074 miles
    Test number
    874350599374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass55,275 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    165335942048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints and rear mounting brackets heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r exhaust heat shield not fully secure, o/s/r exhaust heat shield missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust box heavily corroded and outer skin breaking up
    • AdvisoryOil leak - engine covered
  11. Fail55,274 miles (+2,545)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,274 miles
    Test number
    749817469254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing heavily (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints and rear mounting brackets heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust box heavily corroded and outer skin breaking up
    • AdvisoryOil leak - engine covered
  12. Pass52,729 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,729 miles
    Test number
    618431578766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,341 miles (+3,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,341 miles
    Test number
    604541383666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass45,463 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,463 miles
    Test number
    162804830611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,406 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,406 miles
    Test number
    638020965179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,680 miles
    Test number
    898058364104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail36,678 miles (+4,538)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,678 miles
    Test number
    115348064134
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNsr brake sticking slightly
  18. Pass32,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,140 miles
    Test number
    365567373151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail32,138 miles (+4,783)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,138 miles
    Test number
    628767673103
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass27,355 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,355 miles
    Test number
    495243662140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,916 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,916 miles
    Test number
    117544151182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,544 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,544 miles
    Test number
    453747560133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,450 miles (+3,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,450 miles
    Test number
    711768569110
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass11,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,737 miles
    Test number
    291970078157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 AVE

Does V40 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 AVE is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 AVE?
The MOT on V40 AVE is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 AVE done?
V40 AVE was recorded at 72,315 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,426 miles a year.
Has V40 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 AVE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 AVE 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 V40 AVE find?
V40 AVE passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 1 more.

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