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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.

L18 MGY grey Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass179,197 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass179,197 miles (+10,906)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,197 miles
    Test number
    419282310859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,291 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    168,291 miles
    Test number
    495366478611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass156,691 miles (+6,246)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,691 miles
    Test number
    760642905704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,445 miles (+6,269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,445 miles
    Test number
    508954710221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,176 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,176 miles
    Test number
    653879663090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass70,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    179508987642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass30,350 miles (+6,757)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,350 miles
    Test number
    407390611951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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