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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,198 cc

L21 DCDMOT history

L21 DCD is a blue diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 9 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

L21 DCD blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,231 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 DCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 DCD was last recorded at 143,231 miles on 3 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2026: 143,231 miles, lower than 178,645 miles on 1 Jun 2026.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,645 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Average per year
5,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,231 miles
  • 2021 – 137,760 miles
  • 2019 – 131,641 miles
  • 2018 – 127,902 miles
  • 2017 – 123,624 miles
  • 2016 – 118,273 miles
  • 2015 – 114,569 miles
  • 2014 – 108,893 miles
  • 2013 – 103,477 miles
  • 2012 – 92,722 miles
  • 2010 – 70,557 miles
  • 2009 – 50,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,231 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,231 miles (-35,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,231 miles
    Test number
    606973059566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,645 miles (+40,885)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,645 miles
    Test number
    539619951204
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working front and rear not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,760 miles (+6,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,760 miles
    Test number
    472387768264
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass131,641 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,641 miles
    Test number
    185219025586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail131,640 miles (+3,738)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,640 miles
    Test number
    432224628922
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass127,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,902 miles
    Test number
    279756871886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,902 miles (+4,278)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,902 miles
    Test number
    659025616361
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-40-18-92Y (4.1.D.1b)

  8. Pass123,624 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,624 miles
    Test number
    303491919452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,273 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,273 miles
    Test number
    644773323872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    857658965012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,569 miles (+5,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    886078165089
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass108,893 miles (+5,416)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,893 miles
    Test number
    279959464030
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass103,477 miles (+10,755)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    519831273027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    109086972073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail92,722 miles (+22,165)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    295746172032
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass70,557 miles (+19,816)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,557 miles
    Test number
    133176990278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    693333999211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail50,741 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    803363399286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L21 DCD

Does L21 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 DCD is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 DCD?
The MOT on L21 DCD is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 DCD done?
L21 DCD was recorded at 143,231 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,565 miles a year.
Has L21 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 DCD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 DCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 DCD find?
L21 DCD passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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