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Ford Mondeo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

L4 BSHMOT history

L4 BSH is a grey petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L4 BSH grey Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,251 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BSH was last recorded at 74,251 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,760 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,491 miles
Average per year
3,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,251 miles
  • 2025 – 72,760 miles
  • 2024 – 70,770 miles
  • 2023 – 69,827 miles
  • 2022 – 67,495 miles
  • 2021 – 64,020 miles
  • 2020 – 61,228 miles
  • 2019 – 59,493 miles
  • 2018 – 56,754 miles
  • 2017 – 52,298 miles
  • 2016 – 48,430 miles
  • 2015 – 44,876 miles
  • 2014 – 42,347 miles
  • 2013 – 39,020 miles
  • 2012 – 35,693 miles
  • 2011 – 31,327 miles
  • 2010 – 26,534 miles
  • 2008 – 20,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    107381304986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail74,251 miles (+1,491)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    559953492483
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlights foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass72,760 miles (+1,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,760 miles
    Test number
    223856492852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing!!! 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass70,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    591056912640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail70,770 miles (+943)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    671671156958
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass69,827 miles (+2,332)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    741071998679
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,495 miles
    Test number
    420477396464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,495 miles (+3,475)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,495 miles
    Test number
    517607858133
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass64,020 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    779331405531
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail64,020 miles (+2,792)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    863441275756
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass61,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    531251773442
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to both front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail61,228 miles (+1,735)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    222915117017
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to both front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass59,493 miles (+2,739)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,493 miles
    Test number
    764047153818
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass56,754 miles (+4,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    833940720316
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to both front hubs (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass52,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    251786600296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail52,298 miles (+3,868)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    251553670767
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass48,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    828794142348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail48,430 miles (+3,554)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    664118242732
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre mis-shaped, nailed, perishing and with low tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass44,876 miles (+2,529)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,876 miles
    Test number
    359529055092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner and outer edges
    • NoteSlight surface cracking on n/s/r and n/s/f tyres

  20. Pass42,347 miles (+3,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    118944544066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass39,020 miles (+3,327)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,020 miles
    Test number
    786660343050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust lambda reading close to limit
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber dust cover slightly insecure
    • NoteSlight deterioration on rear number plate font
    • NoteSlight surface cracking on o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls

  22. Pass35,693 miles (+4,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,693 miles
    Test number
    605877842001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass31,327 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,327 miles
    Test number
    395228141030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,534 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,534 miles
    Test number
    880988440076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,350 miles
    Test number
    861570038325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 BSH

Does L4 BSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BSH is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BSH?
The MOT on L4 BSH is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BSH done?
L4 BSH was recorded at 74,251 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,128 miles a year.
Has L4 BSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BSH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 BSH 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 L4 BSH find?
L4 BSH passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty..

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