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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

L5 LYBMOT history

L5 LYB is a blue petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 12 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

L5 LYB blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
124,549 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LYB was last recorded at 124,549 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 5,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2019: 109,469 miles, lower than 140,744 miles on 10 Oct 2018.

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
118,979 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,570 miles
Average per year
5,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,549 miles
  • 2021 – 118,979 miles
  • 2020 – 113,947 miles
  • 2019 – 109,469 miles
  • 2018 – 140,744 miles
  • 2017 – 98,836 miles
  • 2016 – 93,931 miles
  • 2015 – 88,925 miles
  • 2014 – 82,972 miles
  • 2013 – 77,889 miles
  • 2012 – 73,918 miles
  • 2011 – 69,595 miles
  • 2010 – 64,459 miles
  • 2009 – 56,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,549 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Sat nav base fitted to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,549 miles (+5,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,549 miles
    Test number
    570278331318
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass118,979 miles (+5,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,979 miles
    Test number
    220208623065
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass113,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,947 miles
    Test number
    350134672539
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail113,947 miles (+4,478)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,947 miles
    Test number
    298185714584
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,469 miles (-31,275)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,469 miles
    Test number
    742208270402
    • 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 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,744 miles
    Test number
    973532433308
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail104,873 miles (+6,037)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,873 miles
    Test number
    577654786696
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass98,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    856497023015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySat nav base fitted to windscreen

  9. Fail98,836 miles (+4,905)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    236699776133
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySat nav base fitted to windscreen

  10. Pass93,931 miles (+5,006)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,931 miles
    Test number
    618507458628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySat nav base fitted to windscreen

  11. Pass88,925 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,925 miles
    Test number
    990472168516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,924 miles (+5,952)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,924 miles
    Test number
    606719724581
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass82,972 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,972 miles
    Test number
    376871084266
    • NoteSat nav base fitted to windscreen

  14. Fail82,972 miles (+5,083)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,972 miles
    Test number
    105451684213
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSat nav base fitted to windscreen

  15. Fail77,889 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    605133383240
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass77,889 miles (+3,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    749743183257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass73,918 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,918 miles
    Test number
    657463682276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,595 miles (+5,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,595 miles
    Test number
    829996661244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,459 miles (+8,130)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,459 miles
    Test number
    252363360293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,329 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    430877669204
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass56,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    723737269282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LYB

Does L5 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 LYB expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 LYB?
The MOT on L5 LYB expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 LYB done?
L5 LYB was recorded at 124,549 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
Has L5 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LYB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 LYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 LYB find?
L5 LYB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust mounting defective; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both.

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