
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass143,541 miles (+18,175)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 143,541 miles
- Test number
- 990255963921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 125,366 miles
- Test number
- 693194455060
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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
Pass74,963 miles (+13,833)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 74,963 miles
- Test number
- 595451065127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,130 miles (+19,338)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 61,130 miles
- Test number
- 406954634218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,792 miles (+17,233)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 41,792 miles
- Test number
- 969814513279
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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