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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,967 cc

L8 PCFMOT history

L8 PCF is a red petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 15 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

L8 PCF red Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2026
Mileage
117,014 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PCF was last recorded at 117,014 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 4,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,665 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,349 miles
Average per year
5,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,014 miles
  • 2024 – 112,665 miles
  • 2023 – 108,773 miles
  • 2022 – 104,242 miles
  • 2021 – 101,001 miles
  • 2020 – 98,100 miles
  • 2019 – 95,082 miles
  • 2018 – 92,030 miles
  • 2017 – 81,775 miles
  • 2015 – 80,473 miles
  • 2014 – 76,237 miles
  • 2013 – 72,381 miles
  • 2011 – 56,486 miles
  • 2010 – 47,326 miles
  • 2009 – 39,170 miles
  • 2007 – 23,222 miles
  • 2006 – 16,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,014 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s rear exhaust box becoming corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,014 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,014 miles
    Test number
    841247870087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,665 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,665 miles
    Test number
    147676529229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,773 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,773 miles
    Test number
    422142124493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,703 miles (+4,461)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,703 miles
    Test number
    939994295856
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,242 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,242 miles
    Test number
    411437252519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,001 miles
    Test number
    225183159813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,001 miles (+2,901)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,001 miles
    Test number
    229639339620
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass98,100 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    899705195850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear exhaust box becoming corroded

  9. Fail98,009 miles (+2,927)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,009 miles
    Test number
    679578884509
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear exhaust box becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

  10. Pass95,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,082 miles
    Test number
    922607100454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail95,082 miles (+3,052)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,082 miles
    Test number
    818613818297
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass92,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,030 miles
    Test number
    533771096283
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail92,030 miles (+10,255)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,030 miles
    Test number
    753916813128
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex to joint and front to rear 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex to joint and front to rear 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass81,775 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    441428746541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    892011244359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,473 miles (+4,236)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    502896318167
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2.0mm (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass76,237 miles (+3,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,237 miles
    Test number
    299647304323
    • NoteN/s/front tyre -outer side wall damaged

  18. Pass72,381 miles (+7,305)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,381 miles
    Test number
    365933013306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,076 miles (+8,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,076 miles
    Test number
    479905703008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass56,486 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    825814061326
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail56,486 miles (+9,160)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    635864961336
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre punctured/flat

  22. Pass47,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,326 miles
    Test number
    683065860323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,326 miles (+8,156)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,326 miles
    Test number
    792214260331
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  24. Pass39,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,170 miles
    Test number
    891132259372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail39,170 miles (+9,164)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,170 miles
    Test number
    372642059350
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass30,006 miles (+6,784)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,006 miles
    Test number
    134252609497
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt not fully checked childs seat fitted
    • NoteRear subframe bushes worn

  27. Pass23,222 miles (+6,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    460353867307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,738 miles (+2,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,738 miles
    Test number
    481151646352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass14,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,619 miles
    Test number
    182425706052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 PCF

Does L8 PCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 PCF expired on 16 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 PCF?
The MOT on L8 PCF expired on 16 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 PCF done?
L8 PCF was recorded at 117,014 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 5,356 miles a year.
Has L8 PCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PCF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 PCF 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 L8 PCF find?
L8 PCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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