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Ford Mondeo

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 1,753 cc

L23 VFLMOT history

L23 VFL is a red diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2022
Mileage
117,260 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 VFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L23 VFL was last recorded at 117,260 miles on 19 Apr 2022, 2,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,101 miles · 30 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,159 miles
Average per year
1,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,260 miles
  • 2021 – 115,101 miles
  • 2020 – 115,091 miles
  • 2019 – 115,039 miles
  • 2016 – 114,802 miles
  • 2015 – 113,034 miles
  • 2014 – 110,908 miles
  • 2013 – 109,249 miles
  • 2012 – 107,828 miles
  • 2010 – 106,891 miles
  • 2008 – 105,613 miles
  • 2007 – 102,738 miles
  • 2005 – 99,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,260 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,260 miles (+2,159)1 dangerous8 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,260 miles
    Test number
    475699485016
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass115,101 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,101 miles
    Test number
    430037837834
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively low efficiency (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,101 miles (+10)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,101 miles
    Test number
    887400321159
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively low efficiency (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,091 miles (+52)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,091 miles
    Test number
    137666870576
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear footbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding

  5. Pass115,039 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    389045339318
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,035 miles (+233)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,035 miles
    Test number
    629768466969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,802 miles (+1,768)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,802 miles
    Test number
    703517947854
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear footbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly cracked on outer edge/sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass113,034 miles (+2,126)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,034 miles
    Test number
    551145531567
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass110,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,908 miles
    Test number
    165756754244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail110,908 miles (+1,659)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,908 miles
    Test number
    917081354231
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre in poor condtiom replacement strongly advised

  11. Pass109,249 miles (+1,421)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,249 miles
    Test number
    237765903163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear footbrake effort low

  12. Pass107,828 miles (+937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,828 miles
    Test number
    206205272035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail106,891 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,891 miles
    Test number
    100466620094
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOffside rear footbrake effort low

  14. Pass106,891 miles (+1,278)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    106,891 miles
    Test number
    113416720474
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOffside rear footbrake effort low

  15. Pass105,613 miles (+2,875)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    105,613 miles
    Test number
    680163688215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass102,738 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    102,738 miles
    Test number
    611887867282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  17. Fail102,723 miles (+3,099)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,723 miles
    Test number
    101111067253
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  18. Pass99,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    99,624 miles
    Test number
    780699305230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,624 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,624 miles
    Test number
    462533205208
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 VFL

Does L23 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 VFL expired on 29 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 VFL?
The MOT on L23 VFL expired on 29 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 VFL done?
L23 VFL was recorded at 117,260 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2022, an average of 1,053 miles a year.
Has L23 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 VFL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 VFL 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 VFL find?
L23 VFL failed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; horn not working; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 17 more.

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