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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,998 cc

X743 OVXMOT history

X743 OVX is a blue diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 14 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 197,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

X743 OVX blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
197,981 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 OVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 OVX was last recorded at 197,981 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,073 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
6,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,981 miles
  • 2025 – 196,073 miles
  • 2024 – 193,952 miles
  • 2023 – 192,003 miles
  • 2022 – 190,114 miles
  • 2021 – 188,045 miles
  • 2020 – 185,993 miles
  • 2019 – 183,887 miles
  • 2018 – 181,882 miles
  • 2017 – 179,875 miles
  • 2016 – 177,328 miles
  • 2015 – 174,737 miles
  • 2014 – 171,779 miles
  • 2013 – 168,802 miles
  • 2012 – 165,469 miles
  • 2011 – 158,744 miles
  • 2010 – 149,116 miles
  • 2009 – 139,479 miles
  • 2008 – 119,061 miles
  • 2007 – 98,927 miles
  • 2006 – 77,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,981 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,981 miles (+1,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    197,981 miles
    Test number
    429909566503
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass196,073 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    196,073 miles
    Test number
    654758447004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,952 miles (+1,949)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    193,952 miles
    Test number
    467559438399
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass192,003 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    192,003 miles
    Test number
    267123534777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail191,949 miles (+1,835)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,949 miles
    Test number
    899990585408
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass190,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    190,114 miles
    Test number
    731953860189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail190,111 miles (+2,066)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,111 miles
    Test number
    192844380366
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass188,045 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    188,045 miles
    Test number
    103586190003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,993 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    185,993 miles
    Test number
    341643519798
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

  10. Fail185,967 miles (+2,080)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,967 miles
    Test number
    229589397653
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

  11. Pass183,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    183,887 miles
    Test number
    145354178376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking & (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking & (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail183,887 miles (+2,005)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,887 miles
    Test number
    895182642962
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking & (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking & (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass181,882 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    181,882 miles
    Test number
    418209841047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass179,875 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    179,875 miles
    Test number
    529046253130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass177,328 miles (+2,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    177,328 miles
    Test number
    577956124668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass174,737 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    174,737 miles
    Test number
    657938775083
    • 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)

  17. Pass171,779 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    171,779 miles
    Test number
    169674464043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass168,802 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    168,802 miles
    Test number
    125619953058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass165,469 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    165,469 miles
    Test number
    239123552097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass158,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    158,744 miles
    Test number
    407892761040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail158,744 miles (+9,628)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,744 miles
    Test number
    787549051044
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass149,116 miles (+9,637)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    149,116 miles
    Test number
    482374670016
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge and perished in tread groove.

  23. Pass139,479 miles (+45)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    139,479 miles
    Test number
    761337879030
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S & N/S Park brake cable clips broken

  24. Fail139,434 miles (+20,373)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,434 miles
    Test number
    574606879062
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S & N/S Park brake cable clips broken

  25. Pass119,061 miles (+20,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    119,061 miles
    Test number
    361143468064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail98,927 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    532488877071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass98,927 miles (+21,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    552468477073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail77,514 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,514 miles
    Test number
    720369676099
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass77,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,514 miles
    Test number
    860269576007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X743 OVX

Does X743 OVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X743 OVX is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X743 OVX?
The MOT on X743 OVX is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X743 OVX done?
X743 OVX was recorded at 197,981 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
Has X743 OVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 OVX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X743 OVX 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 X743 OVX find?
X743 OVX passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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