
Ford Mondeo
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc
L18 MGYMOT history
L18 MGY is a grey diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 179,197 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 179,197 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,082 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 MGY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Mondeo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 MGY was last recorded at 179,197 miles on 5 May 2026, 10,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,291 miles · 10 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,906 miles
- Average per year
- 14,082 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,197 miles
- 2025 – 168,291 miles
- 2024 – 156,691 miles
- 2023 – 150,445 miles
- 2022 – 144,176 miles
- 2021 – 117,224 miles
- 2020 – 105,754 miles
- 2019 – 70,312 miles
- 2018 – 43,848 miles
- 2017 – 37,051 miles
- 2016 – 30,350 miles
- 2015 – 23,593 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,197 miles (+10,906)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 179,197 miles
- Test number
- 419282310859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,291 miles (+135)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 168,291 miles
- Test number
- 495366478611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,156 miles (+11,465)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,156 miles
- Test number
- 665382142256
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass156,691 miles (+6,246)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 156,691 miles
- Test number
- 760642905704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,445 miles (+6,269)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 150,445 miles
- Test number
- 508954710221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,176 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 144,176 miles
- Test number
- 653879663090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,175 miles (+26,951)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,175 miles
- Test number
- 749388458215
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
Pass117,224 miles (+11,470)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 117,224 miles
- Test number
- 418054282196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing slightly 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,754 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 105,754 miles
- Test number
- 239063151217
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail105,743 miles (+35,431)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,743 miles
- Test number
- 142332124664
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 70,312 miles
- Test number
- 179508987642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,312 miles (+26,464)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,312 miles
- Test number
- 465283522698
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass43,848 miles (+6,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 43,848 miles
- Test number
- 682750695479
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,051 miles (+6,701)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 37,051 miles
- Test number
- 288430865271
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,350 miles (+6,757)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 30,350 miles
- Test number
- 407390611951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 23,593 miles
- Test number
- 498757105174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 MGY
- Does L18 MGY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MGY is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 MGY?
- The MOT on L18 MGY is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 MGY done?
- L18 MGY was recorded at 179,197 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 14,082 miles a year.
- Has L18 MGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 MGY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 MGY 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 L18 MGY find?
- L18 MGY passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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