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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,999 cc

L4 MKWMOT history

L4 MKW is a green petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

L4 MKW green Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
126,349 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 MKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L4 MKW was last recorded at 126,349 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 2,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2013: 92,585 miles, lower than 92,595 miles on 16 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,198 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,151 miles
Average per year
5,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,349 miles
  • 2021 – 124,198 miles
  • 2020 – 121,452 miles
  • 2019 – 114,745 miles
  • 2018 – 109,780 miles
  • 2017 – 104,495 miles
  • 2016 – 101,771 miles
  • 2015 – 100,717 miles
  • 2014 – 99,351 miles
  • 2013 – 92,585 miles
  • 2012 – 82,365 miles
  • 2011 – 72,298 miles
  • 2010 – 63,705 miles
  • 2009 – 52,476 miles
  • 2008 – 45,520 miles
  • 2007 – 38,123 miles
  • 2006 – 31,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,349 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very badly worn, also inner wall badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,349 miles (+2,151)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,349 miles
    Test number
    388895048254
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very badly worn, also inner wall badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass124,198 miles (+2,746)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,198 miles
    Test number
    676671251492
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass121,452 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,452 miles
    Test number
    387791629411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,452 miles (+6,707)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,452 miles
    Test number
    991036486943
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,745 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,745 miles
    Test number
    597397197245
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,745 miles (+4,965)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,745 miles
    Test number
    979792834923
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,780 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,780 miles
    Test number
    355036975889
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail109,780 miles (+5,285)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,780 miles
    Test number
    538523659349
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  9. Pass104,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,495 miles
    Test number
    802984000841
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail104,495 miles (+2,724)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,495 miles
    Test number
    883229491536
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass101,771 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,771 miles
    Test number
    856842416752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor

  12. Fail101,753 miles (+1,036)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,753 miles
    Test number
    790869269839
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded rear section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor

  13. Pass100,717 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,717 miles
    Test number
    496900415194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail100,714 miles (+1,363)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,714 miles
    Test number
    828554205100
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass99,351 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,351 miles
    Test number
    598042594026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEmissions only just met Co limits
    • NoteOffside rear brake/wheel bearing slightly noisey on road test

  16. Fail99,351 miles (+6,766)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,351 miles
    Test number
    455672994081
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass92,585 miles (-10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,585 miles
    Test number
    325632713123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail92,595 miles (+10,230)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,595 miles
    Test number
    998846803108
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass82,365 miles (+10,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,365 miles
    Test number
    897663602104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass72,298 miles (+99)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    159717611129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake dics worn

  21. Fail72,199 miles (+8,494)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    277399101492
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake dics worn

  22. Pass63,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,705 miles
    Test number
    520883310150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,705 miles (+11,229)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,705 miles
    Test number
    363771510140
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,476 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,476 miles
    Test number
    154898899012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,520 miles
    Test number
    910424718156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,520 miles (+7,397)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,520 miles
    Test number
    751494918192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass38,123 miles (+7,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    692147017146
    • NoteAdvise n/s front c v gaiter

  28. Pass31,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,123 miles
    Test number
    823880916120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 MKW

Does L4 MKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 MKW expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 MKW?
The MOT on L4 MKW expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 MKW done?
L4 MKW was recorded at 126,349 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 5,781 miles a year.
Has L4 MKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 MKW has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 MKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 MKW find?
L4 MKW failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 6 more.

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