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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L7 NXVMOT history

L7 NXV is a black petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L7 NXV black Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
159,205 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 NXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 NXV was last recorded at 159,205 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2020: 118,009 miles, lower than 129,189 miles on 14 Mar 2019.
  • 29 Mar 2023: 134,337 miles, lower than 140,010 miles on 8 Mar 2022.

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
155,994 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,211 miles
Average per year
5,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,205 miles
  • 2025 – 155,994 miles
  • 2024 – 153,561 miles
  • 2023 – 134,337 miles
  • 2022 – 140,010 miles
  • 2021 – 121,648 miles
  • 2020 – 118,009 miles
  • 2019 – 129,189 miles
  • 2018 – 117,944 miles
  • 2017 – 107,962 miles
  • 2016 – 96,880 miles
  • 2015 – 89,803 miles
  • 2014 – 88,012 miles
  • 2013 – 86,181 miles
  • 2012 – 84,565 miles
  • 2011 – 82,904 miles
  • 2010 – 79,264 miles
  • 2009 – 74,346 miles
  • 2008 – 68,618 miles
  • 2007 – 63,108 miles
  • 2006 – 56,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,205 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    159,205 miles
    Test number
    403537729165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,205 miles (+3,211)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,205 miles
    Test number
    476262268469
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass155,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,994 miles
    Test number
    684869856842
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail155,994 miles (+2,433)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,994 miles
    Test number
    977727276943
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass153,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,561 miles
    Test number
    928976946015
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,561 miles (+19,224)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,561 miles
    Test number
    578913008403
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,337 miles (-5,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,337 miles
    Test number
    956485144985
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass140,010 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,010 miles
    Test number
    311099258798
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail140,002 miles (+18,354)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,002 miles
    Test number
    418544877338
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass121,648 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,648 miles
    Test number
    655560621736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,009 miles (-11,180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    960491108996
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass129,189 miles (+11,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,189 miles
    Test number
    296937516172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass117,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,944 miles
    Test number
    353536134786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,944 miles (+9,982)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,944 miles
    Test number
    937638035501
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass107,962 miles (+11,082)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,962 miles
    Test number
    816184349307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,880 miles (+7,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,880 miles
    Test number
    544849668974
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass89,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,803 miles
    Test number
    556052875021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,803 miles (+1,791)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,803 miles
    Test number
    395552775026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass88,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    195622804135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail88,012 miles (+1,831)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    165591504138
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass86,181 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,181 miles
    Test number
    856013993022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,565 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,565 miles
    Test number
    265602702154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,904 miles (+3,640)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,904 miles
    Test number
    825172491061
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to limit

  24. Pass79,264 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    824059390079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,346 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,346 miles
    Test number
    672943389049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,618 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    842118298065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,108 miles (+6,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    150663507117
    • NoteAll tyres close to legal limit

  28. Pass56,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,621 miles
    Test number
    191301006113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 NXV

Does L7 NXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 NXV is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 NXV?
The MOT on L7 NXV is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 NXV done?
L7 NXV was recorded at 159,205 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,150 miles a year.
Has L7 NXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 NXV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 NXV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 NXV find?
L7 NXV passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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