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Ford Model 40

Purple and Beige · Petrol · 1933 · 6,997 cc

XXG 527MOT history

XXG 527 is a purple and beige petrol Ford Model 40 first used on 1 Jan 1933. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 2 of 3 MOT tests, with 1,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
1,249 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
3
2 passed · 1 failed
Per year
477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XXG 527
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Model 40
Colour
Purple and Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1933
First used
1 Jan 1933
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XXG 527 was last recorded at 1,249 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
472 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
777 miles
Average per year
477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 1,249 miles
  • 2025 – 472 miles
  • 2024 – 472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,249 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 25 Nov 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,249 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    1,249 miles
    Test number
    577439188251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    472 miles
    Test number
    291923560441
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  3. Fail472 miles3 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    472 miles
    Test number
    611726434565
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn or steering wheel loose (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower nearside and offside suspension locking devices missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake mechanisms / cables missing
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll indicators not working

Questions about XXG 527

What vehicle is registration XXG 527 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XXG 527 on a purple and beige petrol Ford Model 40 first used on 1 Jan 1933. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XXG 527 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XXG 527 is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on XXG 527?
The MOT on XXG 527 is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XXG 527 done?
XXG 527 was recorded at 1,249 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 477 miles a year.
Has XXG 527 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XXG 527 has failed 1 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on XXG 527 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 XXG 527 find?
XXG 527 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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