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Black and White · Petrol · 2005 · 4,600 cc

L55 APDMOT history

L55 APD is a black and white petrol Ford Crown first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 145,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
145,236 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 APD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Crown
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L55 APD was last recorded at 145,236 miles on 19 Dec 2023, 2,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,908 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,328 miles
Average per year
3,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,236 miles
  • 2021 – 142,908 miles
  • 2020 – 141,578 miles
  • 2019 – 135,289 miles
  • 2016 – 114,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    317360236566
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    944136155947
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass145,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,236 miles
    Test number
    627818521972
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle end float minor

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    744184616827
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass142,908 miles (+1,330)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,908 miles
    Test number
    824230064746
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive difff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,578 miles (+33)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,578 miles
    Test number
    952043358045
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral oil leak centre of car
    • AdvisoryNearside Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded but still holding
    • AdvisoryOffside Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion on rear brake discs

  7. Fail141,545 miles (+6,256)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,545 miles
    Test number
    952691368179
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnable to access rear seat belts

  8. Pass135,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,289 miles
    Test number
    697513391961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    820043952221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    309046837172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass114,897 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,897 miles
    Test number
    184148208037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,875 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,875 miles
    Test number
    612636174398
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about L55 APD

Does L55 APD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 APD expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 APD?
The MOT on L55 APD expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 APD done?
L55 APD was recorded at 145,236 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 3,996 miles a year.
Has L55 APD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 APD has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 APD 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 L55 APD find?
L55 APD failed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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