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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc

L56 SVGMOT history

L56 SVG is a blue petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 24 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,300 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 SVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
24 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 SVG was last recorded at 129,300 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,297 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,300 miles
  • 2025 – 127,181 miles
  • 2024 – 123,774 miles
  • 2023 – 120,389 miles
  • 2022 – 115,849 miles
  • 2021 – 109,242 miles
  • 2020 – 104,126 miles
  • 2019 – 95,842 miles
  • 2018 – 88,562 miles
  • 2017 – 79,940 miles
  • 2016 – 78,158 miles
  • 2015 – 76,435 miles
  • 2014 – 75,083 miles
  • 2013 – 72,242 miles
  • 2012 – 70,041 miles
  • 2011 – 67,699 miles
  • 2010 – 65,221 miles
  • 2009 – 62,922 miles
  • 2008 – 60,673 miles
  • 2007 – 57,149 miles
  • 2006 – 54,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,300 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,300 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,300 miles
    Test number
    839435706319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,297 miles (+2,116)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,297 miles
    Test number
    989287089943
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,181 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,181 miles
    Test number
    326903563685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,774 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,774 miles
    Test number
    138603204564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,389 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    417352079453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,388 miles (+4,539)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,388 miles
    Test number
    622027524141
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass115,849 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,849 miles
    Test number
    511115419697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail115,791 miles (+6,549)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,791 miles
    Test number
    694440356559
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,242 miles (+5,116)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,242 miles
    Test number
    490844627462
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,126 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,126 miles
    Test number
    526297838293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,842 miles (+7,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,842 miles
    Test number
    373630663582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,562 miles (+8,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,562 miles
    Test number
    243001203412
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass79,940 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,940 miles
    Test number
    810709845392
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail79,929 miles (+1,771)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    246846675215
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront inner pads low...require further inspection
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil filter outer casing corroded..recommend change asap
    • AdvisorySlight weep n/s/f c.v gatier

  15. Pass78,158 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,158 miles
    Test number
    528708884567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,435 miles (+1,352)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    726134355057
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake check

  17. Pass75,083 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,083 miles
    Test number
    827128744034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,242 miles (+2,201)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    557313753027
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  19. Pass70,041 miles (+2,342)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,041 miles
    Test number
    167734352400
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm
    • NoteRoadsprings corroded
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  20. Pass67,699 miles (+2,478)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,699 miles
    Test number
    305618441084
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded

  21. Pass65,221 miles (+2,299)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,221 miles
    Test number
    651738340036
    • NoteFront discs starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside lower arm bush split

  22. Pass62,922 miles (+2,249)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,922 miles
    Test number
    530476059016
    • NoteFront discs starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSlight play nearside front wheel bearing

  23. Pass60,673 miles (+3,524)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,673 miles
    Test number
    854784048073
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow rear exhaust

  24. Pass57,149 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,149 miles
    Test number
    883546847014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,949 miles
    Test number
    222371456091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L56 SVG

Does L56 SVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L56 SVG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L56 SVG?
The MOT on L56 SVG is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L56 SVG done?
L56 SVG was recorded at 129,300 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,710 miles a year.
Has L56 SVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 SVG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L56 SVG 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 L56 SVG find?
L56 SVG passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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