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Ford Fusion

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,388 cc

L4 XDLMOT history

L4 XDL is a blue petrol Ford Fusion first used on 14 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 125,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

L4 XDL blue Ford Fusion – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,824 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 XDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fusion
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 XDL was last recorded at 125,824 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,508 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,316 miles
Average per year
5,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,824 miles
  • 2024 – 124,508 miles
  • 2023 – 122,542 miles
  • 2022 – 119,686 miles
  • 2021 – 117,672 miles
  • 2020 – 116,399 miles
  • 2019 – 114,848 miles
  • 2018 – 110,560 miles
  • 2017 – 104,634 miles
  • 2016 – 98,664 miles
  • 2015 – 93,975 miles
  • 2014 – 88,574 miles
  • 2013 – 83,840 miles
  • 2012 – 77,020 miles
  • 2011 – 68,969 miles
  • 2010 – 61,032 miles
  • 2009 – 49,402 miles
  • 2008 – 45,604 miles
  • 2007 – 31,514 miles
  • 2005 – 19,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,824 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,824 miles (+1,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,824 miles
    Test number
    642531723650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass124,508 miles (+1,966)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,508 miles
    Test number
    570536651464
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,542 miles (+2,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,542 miles
    Test number
    148917566087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,686 miles
    Test number
    281443505051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,686 miles (+2,014)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,686 miles
    Test number
    132439151014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass117,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,672 miles
    Test number
    890357999342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,672 miles (+1,273)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,672 miles
    Test number
    553904041052
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass116,399 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,399 miles
    Test number
    702047493484
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail116,399 miles (+1,551)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,399 miles
    Test number
    973909170496
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass114,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,848 miles
    Test number
    703702259199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail114,848 miles (+4,288)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,848 miles
    Test number
    490110541913
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass110,560 miles (+5,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    297912186023
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive p/s pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass104,634 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,634 miles
    Test number
    771058381541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,633 miles (+5,969)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    454928555278
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre around 3mm tread remaining on outer edge

  15. Pass98,664 miles (+4,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,664 miles
    Test number
    848926753662
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass93,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,975 miles
    Test number
    987044024318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bumper damaged

  17. Fail93,974 miles (+5,400)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    802101539265
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bumper damaged

  18. Pass88,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    108485224394
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail88,574 miles (+4,734)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    179735724397
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass83,840 miles (+6,820)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,840 miles
    Test number
    758222323350
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass77,020 miles (+8,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,020 miles
    Test number
    475885222360
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass68,969 miles (+7,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,969 miles
    Test number
    737395911322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass61,032 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    482538700393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    771999630124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,283 miles (+7,881)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    191239130155
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass49,402 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,402 miles
    Test number
    764637049123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,604 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,604 miles
    Test number
    452296028462
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn low and lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low (2mm)
    • NotePlay in steering

  28. Pass45,604 miles (+14,090)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,604 miles
    Test number
    681186228303
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn low and lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low (2mm)
    • NotePlay in steering

  29. Pass31,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,514 miles
    Test number
    280535647493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail31,513 miles (+12,014)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,513 miles
    Test number
    134615147161
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass19,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    19,499 miles
    Test number
    221151155315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 XDL

Does L4 XDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 XDL is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 XDL?
The MOT on L4 XDL is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 XDL done?
L4 XDL was recorded at 125,824 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 5,353 miles a year.
Has L4 XDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 XDL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 XDL 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 XDL find?
L4 XDL passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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