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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

L40 RSHMOT history

L40 RSH is a silver diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L40 RSH silver Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,157 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RSH
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
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RSH was last recorded at 74,157 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,410 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,747 miles
Average per year
3,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,157 miles
  • 2025 – 72,410 miles
  • 2024 – 69,803 miles
  • 2023 – 67,233 miles
  • 2022 – 52,447 miles
  • 2021 – 52,348 miles
  • 2020 – 52,147 miles
  • 2019 – 51,706 miles
  • 2018 – 50,854 miles
  • 2017 – 50,010 miles
  • 2016 – 48,882 miles
  • 2015 – 45,597 miles
  • 2014 – 39,002 miles
  • 2013 – 28,144 miles
  • 2012 – 21,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,157 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corossion floor and general

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,157 miles (+1,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,157 miles
    Test number
    565546693298
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corossion floor and general
  2. Pass72,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,410 miles
    Test number
    902186463160
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corossion floor and general..
  3. Fail72,410 miles (+2,607)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,410 miles
    Test number
    858058057150
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corossion floor and general..
  4. Pass69,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    894656521857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,803 miles (+2,570)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    714017922807
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass67,233 miles (+14,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,233 miles
    Test number
    518184425677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass52,447 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,447 miles
    Test number
    756125814937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,433 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    992223927636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    180016677017
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail52,348 miles (+201)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    739478071534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass52,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    425998938519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,147 miles (+441)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    291239222806
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass51,706 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    803836895808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,854 miles
    Test number
    665570432758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,854 miles (+844)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,854 miles
    Test number
    391130617823
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass50,010 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,010 miles
    Test number
    711297705290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,882 miles
    Test number
    203730753938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,882 miles (+3,285)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,882 miles
    Test number
    908686823701
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass45,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,597 miles
    Test number
    949710215189
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail45,597 miles (+6,595)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,597 miles
    Test number
    207800415469
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass39,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    875712174008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,002 miles (+10,858)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    338272074084
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass28,144 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,144 miles
    Test number
    126763873481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,289 miles
    Test number
    129631082055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 RSH

Does L40 RSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RSH is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RSH?
The MOT on L40 RSH is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RSH done?
L40 RSH was recorded at 74,157 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,634 miles a year.
Has L40 RSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RSH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 RSH 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 L40 RSH find?
L40 RSH passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody corossion floor and general.

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