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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L23 LAJMOT history

L23 LAJ is a black diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 13 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

L23 LAJ black Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
128,375 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LAJ was last recorded at 128,375 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 6,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,360 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,015 miles
Average per year
7,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,375 miles
  • 2025 – 122,360 miles
  • 2024 – 114,748 miles
  • 2023 – 106,145 miles
  • 2022 – 96,525 miles
  • 2021 – 92,239 miles
  • 2020 – 89,879 miles
  • 2019 – 84,621 miles
  • 2018 – 78,592 miles
  • 2017 – 59,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,375 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi pipe mounting corroded and adrift resting on subframe so still secure and not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front washer output low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush separated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,375 miles (+6,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    128,375 miles
    Test number
    274271456419
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,360 miles (+7,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,360 miles
    Test number
    330984829909
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside,rear of wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside,smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,748 miles (+8,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,748 miles
    Test number
    250588921932
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside,low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    111055591419
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,145 miles (+9,620)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    273703037602
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    126371805625
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail96,525 miles (+4,286)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    880589524447
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,239 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,239 miles
    Test number
    714750296658
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front flexi pipe mounting corroded and adrift resting on subframe so still secure and not leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront washer output low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield mounting corroded still secure and still carrying out its function

  9. Fail92,239 miles (+2,360)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,239 miles
    Test number
    221095708952
    • MajorFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front flexi pipe mounting corroded and adrift resting on subframe so still secure and not leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront washer output low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield mounting corroded still secure and still carrying out its function

  10. Pass89,879 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,879 miles
    Test number
    449146225812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,621 miles (+6,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,621 miles
    Test number
    950846280389
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyres getting low on tread/bald inner edges of tread
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

  12. Pass78,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,592 miles
    Test number
    882413780906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,592 miles (+18,843)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,592 miles
    Test number
    930047519646
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass59,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,749 miles
    Test number
    508837970838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 LAJ

Does L23 LAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LAJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LAJ?
The MOT on L23 LAJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LAJ done?
L23 LAJ was recorded at 128,375 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 7,677 miles a year.
Has L23 LAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LAJ has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 LAJ 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 LAJ find?
L23 LAJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear.

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