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Ford Mondeo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

K50 KABMOT history

K50 KAB is a silver petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 11 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 36 of 44 MOT tests, with 181,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

K50 KAB silver Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
181,554 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
44
36 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 KAB was last recorded at 181,554 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2014: 33,457 miles, lower than 105,484 miles on 3 Sept 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,221 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
333 miles
Average per year
8,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,554 miles
  • 2025 – 181,221 miles
  • 2024 – 180,846 miles
  • 2023 – 180,435 miles
  • 2022 – 179,866 miles
  • 2021 – 177,986 miles
  • 2020 – 176,876 miles
  • 2019 – 171,993 miles
  • 2018 – 164,278 miles
  • 2017 – 155,425 miles
  • 2016 – 146,094 miles
  • 2015 – 132,348 miles
  • 2014 – 118,651 miles
  • 2013 – 105,484 miles
  • 2012 – 91,439 miles
  • 2011 – 76,477 miles
  • 2010 – 63,865 miles
  • 2009 – 47,555 miles
  • 2008 – 29,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,554 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

44 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,554 miles (+333)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    181,554 miles
    Test number
    523026736965
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass181,221 miles (+375)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,221 miles
    Test number
    383804420501
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass180,846 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    180,846 miles
    Test number
    989586921759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,435 miles (+569)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,435 miles
    Test number
    711909975008
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass179,866 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    179,866 miles
    Test number
    212231454334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass177,986 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    177,986 miles
    Test number
    496087907132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail177,980 miles (+1,104)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,980 miles
    Test number
    839647197288
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass176,876 miles (+2,507)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    176,876 miles
    Test number
    191751093376
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated and defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass174,369 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,369 miles
    Test number
    282649050015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass171,993 miles (+4,573)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    171,993 miles
    Test number
    546731013170
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass167,420 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    167,420 miles
    Test number
    545723639758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass165,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    165,203 miles
    Test number
    625482579860
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail165,203 miles (+925)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,203 miles
    Test number
    729563868349
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Dipped Beam (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass164,278 miles (+3,204)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    664971191778
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass161,074 miles (+2,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,074 miles
    Test number
    171579005867
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped on inner edge

  16. Pass158,475 miles (+3,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    158,475 miles
    Test number
    400499992493
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass155,425 miles (+2,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    155,425 miles
    Test number
    848329187884
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass152,678 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,678 miles
    Test number
    390881014864
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail152,678 miles (+2,595)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,678 miles
    Test number
    256443483748
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass150,083 miles (+3,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    150,083 miles
    Test number
    758416590225
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  21. Pass146,094 miles (+5,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,094 miles
    Test number
    567043415018
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  22. Pass141,005 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,005 miles
    Test number
    274916298774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass136,484 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,484 miles
    Test number
    560852296735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass132,348 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,348 miles
    Test number
    359760731225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail132,303 miles (+4,679)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,303 miles
    Test number
    733678432089
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass127,624 miles (+4,297)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,624 miles
    Test number
    417800045195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  27. Pass123,327 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    123,327 miles
    Test number
    746825115054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass118,651 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,651 miles
    Test number
    858285254254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass112,834 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,834 miles
    Test number
    259151404139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass109,765 miles (+28)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,765 miles
    Test number
    628253224060
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteSurface rust to exhaust system

  31. Fail109,737 miles1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,737 miles
    Test number
    348461724010
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteSurface rust to exhaust system

  32. Pass33,457 miles (-72,027)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    888301424040
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll four tyres low and poor

  33. Pass105,484 miles (+6,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    179816343244
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  34. Pass98,733 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,733 miles
    Test number
    418687873086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  35. Fail98,732 miles (+7,293)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,732 miles
    Test number
    697642873099
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  36. Pass91,439 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,439 miles
    Test number
    928948752255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass84,365 miles (+7,888)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,365 miles
    Test number
    467300582089
    • NotePitting to front brake disc's
    • NoteSlight corrosion to metal brake pipes
    • NoteSurface corrosion to exhaust

  38. Pass76,477 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,477 miles
    Test number
    478208551275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  39. Fail76,417 miles (+12,552)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,417 miles
    Test number
    397787351413
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  40. Pass63,865 miles (+16,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,865 miles
    Test number
    222066550226
    • NoteRear pads starting to wear low

  41. Pass47,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,555 miles
    Test number
    380858759214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  42. Fail47,555 miles (+17,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,555 miles
    Test number
    584968359214
    • FailureRegistration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

  43. Pass29,894 miles (+2,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    731991968216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  44. Pass27,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,883 miles
    Test number
    464439858018
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about K50 KAB

Does K50 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 KAB is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 KAB?
The MOT on K50 KAB is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 KAB done?
K50 KAB was recorded at 181,554 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,585 miles a year.
Has K50 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 KAB has failed 8 of its 44 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on K50 KAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K50 KAB find?
K50 KAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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