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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

L23 ESEMOT history

L23 ESE is a blue diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 22 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 187,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L23 ESE blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
187,125 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ESE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ESE was last recorded at 187,125 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,125 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,125 miles
  • 2025 – 181,625 miles
  • 2024 – 174,247 miles
  • 2023 – 168,738 miles
  • 2022 – 159,767 miles
  • 2021 – 150,219 miles
  • 2020 – 139,884 miles
  • 2019 – 125,062 miles
  • 2018 – 110,074 miles
  • 2017 – 108,512 miles
  • 2016 – 101,933 miles
  • 2014 – 89,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,125 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    187,125 miles
    Test number
    843102829034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail187,125 miles (+5,500)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,125 miles
    Test number
    837503816012
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,625 miles (+7,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    181,625 miles
    Test number
    255462229791
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass174,247 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,247 miles
    Test number
    882421728570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,738 miles (+8,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,738 miles
    Test number
    480199841765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,767 miles (+9,548)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,767 miles
    Test number
    940464371235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,219 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,219 miles
    Test number
    201121335396
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail150,219 miles (+10,335)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,219 miles
    Test number
    103776867713
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,884 miles (+14,822)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,884 miles
    Test number
    610650984777
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass125,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,062 miles
    Test number
    828010066098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,058 miles (+14,984)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,058 miles
    Test number
    988811777459
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass110,074 miles (+1,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,074 miles
    Test number
    610020461303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass108,512 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    970070610606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,510 miles (+6,577)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,510 miles
    Test number
    584841751551
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,933 miles (+12,552)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,933 miles
    Test number
    248677840213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,381 miles (+24,371)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,381 miles
    Test number
    247126854353
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted

  17. Pass65,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    429308004093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 ESE

Does L23 ESE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ESE is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 ESE?
The MOT on L23 ESE is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 ESE done?
L23 ESE was recorded at 187,125 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 9,551 miles a year.
Has L23 ESE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ESE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 ESE 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 L23 ESE find?
L23 ESE passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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