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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,999 cc

L3 LWMMOT history

L3 LWM is a blue petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

L3 LWM blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,729 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LWM was last recorded at 103,729 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,885 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
844 miles
Average per year
2,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,729 miles
  • 2024 – 102,885 miles
  • 2023 – 102,015 miles
  • 2022 – 101,457 miles
  • 2021 – 100,738 miles
  • 2020 – 100,020 miles
  • 2019 – 98,874 miles
  • 2018 – 97,945 miles
  • 2017 – 97,073 miles
  • 2016 – 95,176 miles
  • 2015 – 94,279 miles
  • 2014 – 93,789 miles
  • 2013 – 92,949 miles
  • 2012 – 91,873 miles
  • 2011 – 87,661 miles
  • 2010 – 82,748 miles
  • 2009 – 77,103 miles
  • 2008 – 71,316 miles
  • 2007 – 66,106 miles
  • 2006 – 60,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,729 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear outer sill damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,729 miles (+844)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,729 miles
    Test number
    373085159999
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,885 miles
    Test number
    858221456061
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail102,885 miles (+870)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,885 miles
    Test number
    602914781905
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass102,015 miles (+558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,015 miles
    Test number
    392323418294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass101,457 miles (+719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,457 miles
    Test number
    186711240709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,738 miles (+718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,738 miles
    Test number
    212408048070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass100,020 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    277357329445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail100,020 miles (+1,146)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    530592176802
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,874 miles (+929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,874 miles
    Test number
    471642448671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,945 miles (+872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,945 miles
    Test number
    819531635647
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs inner face slightly corroded

  11. Pass97,073 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,073 miles
    Test number
    625627330332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,176 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,176 miles
    Test number
    690452361817
    • AdvisoryOff side outer sill damaged

  13. Pass94,279 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,279 miles
    Test number
    786228542880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,789 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,789 miles
    Test number
    687860864238
    • NoteO/s/r outer sill damaged

  15. Fail93,789 miles (+840)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,789 miles
    Test number
    527380164293
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r outer sill damaged

  16. Pass92,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    668647863213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail92,949 miles (+1,076)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    369166663264
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass91,873 miles (+4,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,873 miles
    Test number
    489487552222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass87,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,661 miles
    Test number
    465157261281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,660 miles (+4,912)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,660 miles
    Test number
    936817461221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  21. Pass82,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,748 miles
    Test number
    643663870201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,748 miles (+5,645)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,748 miles
    Test number
    882942570225
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass77,103 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,103 miles
    Test number
    310742379228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,316 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,316 miles
    Test number
    943766078288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,106 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    341062567240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,717 miles
    Test number
    921069256219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 LWM

Does L3 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 LWM expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 LWM?
The MOT on L3 LWM expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 LWM done?
L3 LWM was recorded at 103,729 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 2,257 miles a year.
Has L3 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LWM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 LWM 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 LWM find?
L3 LWM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear inner subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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