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Ford Mondeo

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,999 cc

L70 MBEMOT history

L70 MBE is a green petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 4 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L70 MBE green Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,988 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 MBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 MBE was last recorded at 74,988 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,052 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
936 miles
Average per year
2,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,988 miles
  • 2025 – 74,052 miles
  • 2024 – 72,324 miles
  • 2023 – 70,126 miles
  • 2022 – 67,406 miles
  • 2021 – 65,446 miles
  • 2020 – 64,274 miles
  • 2019 – 62,798 miles
  • 2018 – 59,771 miles
  • 2017 – 56,149 miles
  • 2016 – 52,109 miles
  • 2015 – 47,773 miles
  • 2014 – 44,021 miles
  • 2013 – 40,183 miles
  • 2012 – 36,638 miles
  • 2011 – 33,064 miles
  • 2010 – 29,657 miles
  • 2009 – 26,180 miles
  • 2008 – 22,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    114711333130
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail74,988 miles (+936)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    439514182063
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass74,052 miles (+1,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,052 miles
    Test number
    783946523144
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass72,324 miles (+2,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,324 miles
    Test number
    924509221617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass70,126 miles (+2,720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    889989878994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass67,406 miles (+1,960)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    961262766061
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low (2 ltr added)
  7. Pass65,446 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    453855511911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,274 miles (+1,476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,274 miles
    Test number
    272648042557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass62,798 miles (+3,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    896250022440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass59,771 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    344913257598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,149 miles (+4,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,149 miles
    Test number
    579777311247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass52,109 miles (+4,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    780222558036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
  13. Pass47,773 miles (+3,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,773 miles
    Test number
    950084382230
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass44,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    205740204383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail44,021 miles (+3,838)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    289670304364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass40,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    309593103380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,183 miles (+3,545)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    356673103383
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass36,638 miles (+3,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    469313702414
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass33,064 miles (+3,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,064 miles
    Test number
    297930101309
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass29,657 miles (+3,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,657 miles
    Test number
    663152000308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass26,180 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,180 miles
    Test number
    221353509389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,900 miles
    Test number
    413603808414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 MBE

Does L70 MBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 MBE is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 MBE?
The MOT on L70 MBE is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 MBE done?
L70 MBE was recorded at 74,988 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,901 miles a year.
Has L70 MBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 MBE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 MBE 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 L70 MBE find?
L70 MBE passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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