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Ford Mondeo

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

L18 RWJMOT history

L18 RWJ is a grey diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L18 RWJ grey Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,907 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RWJ was last recorded at 104,907 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,846 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
6,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,907 miles
  • 2025 – 98,324 miles
  • 2024 – 90,970 miles
  • 2023 – 84,166 miles
  • 2022 – 74,995 miles
  • 2021 – 68,218 miles
  • 2020 – 62,370 miles
  • 2019 – 56,637 miles
  • 2018 – 48,609 miles
  • 2017 – 41,400 miles
  • 2016 – 34,759 miles
  • 2015 – 26,604 miles
  • 2014 – 17,021 miles
  • 2013 – 12,650 miles
  • 2012 – 10,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,907 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe/silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holderRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting bracket adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,907 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,907 miles
    Test number
    770135184686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe/silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail104,846 miles (+6,522)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,846 miles
    Test number
    479938706311
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe/silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,324 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    788376950519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,290 miles (+7,320)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,290 miles
    Test number
    696327542536
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,970 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,970 miles
    Test number
    545583188654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,922 miles (+6,756)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    812214262097
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,166 miles (+9,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,166 miles
    Test number
    629654333144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass74,995 miles (+6,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,995 miles
    Test number
    430726494784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass68,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,218 miles
    Test number
    593630096773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,218 miles (+5,848)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,218 miles
    Test number
    571405214348
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass62,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    569993776694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,369 miles (+5,732)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,369 miles
    Test number
    464022367477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass56,637 miles (+8,028)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    229524701396
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass48,609 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    775088037049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail48,609 miles (+7,209)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    461201969284
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass41,400 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    285723305768
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail41,400 miles (+6,641)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    538845098965
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass34,759 miles (+8,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,759 miles
    Test number
    125000282138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass26,604 miles (+9,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,604 miles
    Test number
    448425705250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass17,021 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,021 miles
    Test number
    729461714214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,366 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,366 miles
    Test number
    987377464032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,650 miles (+2,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,650 miles
    Test number
    478478063047
    • 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)

  23. Pass10,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,286 miles
    Test number
    188586152435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 RWJ

Does L18 RWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RWJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 RWJ?
The MOT on L18 RWJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 RWJ done?
L18 RWJ was recorded at 104,907 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,554 miles a year.
Has L18 RWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RWJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 RWJ 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 RWJ find?
L18 RWJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear exhaust mounting defective tailpipe/silencer bracket broken; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, and 1 more.

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