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Ford Mondeo

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

L3 CNUMOT history

L3 CNU is a silver diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 233,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

L3 CNU silver Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
233,227 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 CNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 CNU was last recorded at 233,227 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 9,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,694 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,533 miles
Average per year
15,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 233,227 miles
  • 2024 – 223,694 miles
  • 2023 – 214,038 miles
  • 2022 – 204,668 miles
  • 2021 – 194,158 miles
  • 2020 – 179,867 miles
  • 2019 – 159,561 miles
  • 2018 – 143,541 miles
  • 2017 – 125,366 miles
  • 2016 – 103,204 miles
  • 2015 – 74,963 miles
  • 2014 – 61,130 miles
  • 2013 – 41,792 miles
  • 2012 – 24,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,227 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Small chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,227 miles (+9,533)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    233,227 miles
    Test number
    636996336906
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  2. Pass223,694 miles (+9,656)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    223,694 miles
    Test number
    883954741700
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass214,038 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    214,038 miles
    Test number
    539431682430
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • 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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail214,038 miles (+9,370)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,038 miles
    Test number
    343578546269
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • 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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass204,668 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    204,668 miles
    Test number
    407173924676
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
  6. Fail204,668 miles (+10,510)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,668 miles
    Test number
    558960502848
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases D P F corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top leg mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
  7. Pass194,158 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    194,158 miles
    Test number
    216126697510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing tight (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Fail194,086 miles (+14,219)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,086 miles
    Test number
    991050156545
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust silencer insecure mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing tight (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  9. Pass179,867 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    179,867 miles
    Test number
    158702048869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top shock mount slightly rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail179,867 miles (+20,306)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,867 miles
    Test number
    383740370348
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top shock mount slightly rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass159,561 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,561 miles
    Test number
    864506603228
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Fail159,561 miles (+16,020)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,561 miles
    Test number
    484384123380
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass143,541 miles (+18,175)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,541 miles
    Test number
    990255963921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,366 miles
    Test number
    693194455060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,366 miles (+22,162)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,366 miles
    Test number
    411850118843
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre cuts in tread allso starting to misshape
  16. Pass103,204 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,204 miles
    Test number
    842679050315
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Fail103,057 miles (+28,094)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,057 miles
    Test number
    403854137870
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smearing
  18. Pass74,963 miles (+13,833)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,963 miles
    Test number
    595451065127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,130 miles (+19,338)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,130 miles
    Test number
    406954634218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,792 miles (+17,233)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,792 miles
    Test number
    969814513279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,559 miles
    Test number
    327191722271
    • 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)

Questions about L3 CNU

Does L3 CNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CNU is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 CNU?
The MOT on L3 CNU is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 CNU done?
L3 CNU was recorded at 233,227 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 15,580 miles a year.
Has L3 CNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 CNU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 CNU 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 L3 CNU find?
L3 CNU passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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