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Ford Tourneo

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L3 XAUMOT history

L3 XAU is a silver diesel Ford Tourneo first used on 28 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 176,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
176,032 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Tourneo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XAU was last recorded at 176,032 miles on 26 May 2026, 9,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,800 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,232 miles
Average per year
11,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,032 miles
  • 2025 – 166,800 miles
  • 2024 – 156,788 miles
  • 2023 – 142,310 miles
  • 2022 – 130,584 miles
  • 2021 – 122,445 miles
  • 2020 – 107,537 miles
  • 2019 – 97,631 miles
  • 2018 – 84,456 miles
  • 2017 – 71,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,032 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing / broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTpms lamp illuminated

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,032 miles (+9,232)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    176,032 miles
    Test number
    677366357138
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing / broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp illuminated
  2. Pass166,800 miles (+91)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    166,800 miles
    Test number
    372357914784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail166,709 miles (+9,921)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,709 miles
    Test number
    631947185101
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. poorly welded patch on top of filter (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear of frame bent near suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass156,788 miles (+626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,788 miles
    Test number
    558455989365
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail156,162 miles (+13,852)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,162 miles
    Test number
    141110199573
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central row
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass142,310 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,310 miles
    Test number
    303365926476
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temporarily taped over existing incorrectly spaced plate - slightly loose (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temporarily taped over existing incorrectly spaced plate - slightly loose (0.1 (a))
  7. Fail142,269 miles (+11,685)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,269 miles
    Test number
    697657513500
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass130,584 miles (+8,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,584 miles
    Test number
    961849137271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,445 miles
    Test number
    222720322453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,445 miles (+14,908)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,445 miles
    Test number
    769014966842
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  11. Pass107,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,537 miles
    Test number
    578152382795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail107,537 miles (+9,906)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,537 miles
    Test number
    402141500627
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass97,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,631 miles
    Test number
    588922507965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,631 miles (+13,175)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,631 miles
    Test number
    249853712913
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass84,456 miles (+13,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,456 miles
    Test number
    711381231748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass71,364 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    246982389300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
  17. Fail71,363 miles6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,363 miles
    Test number
    634996287505
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure both (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

Questions about L3 XAU

Does L3 XAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XAU is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XAU?
The MOT on L3 XAU is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 XAU done?
L3 XAU was recorded at 176,032 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 11,198 miles a year.
Has L3 XAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XAU has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 XAU 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 XAU find?
L3 XAU passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing / broken; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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