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Ford Mondeo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB12 OVUMOT history

LB12 OVU is a black diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 1 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,148 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 OVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 OVU was last recorded at 144,148 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,147 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,148 miles
  • 2025 – 131,835 miles
  • 2024 – 119,837 miles
  • 2023 – 108,467 miles
  • 2022 – 97,913 miles
  • 2021 – 89,851 miles
  • 2020 – 84,213 miles
  • 2019 – 74,451 miles
  • 2018 – 64,769 miles
  • 2017 – 56,309 miles
  • 2016 – 52,049 miles
  • 2015 – 35,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,148 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror not fully secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine coolanr below minimum levelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,148 miles (+1)1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,148 miles
    Test number
    566456195409
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror not fully secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolanr below minimum level
  2. Fail144,147 miles (+12,312)3 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,147 miles
    Test number
    693828238324
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror not fully secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolanr below minimum level
  3. Pass131,835 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,835 miles
    Test number
    282309055619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,833 miles (+11,996)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,833 miles
    Test number
    980678573535
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass119,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,837 miles
    Test number
    657362468139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail119,835 miles (+11,368)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,835 miles
    Test number
    284857893071
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass108,467 miles (+10,554)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,467 miles
    Test number
    620305858654
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass97,913 miles (+8,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,913 miles
    Test number
    405861426497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass89,851 miles (+5,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,851 miles
    Test number
    251380555813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass84,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,213 miles
    Test number
    434622244830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail84,213 miles (+9,762)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,213 miles
    Test number
    568472402815
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass74,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,451 miles
    Test number
    950345489030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,451 miles (+9,682)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,451 miles
    Test number
    189043122389
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  14. Pass64,769 miles (+8,460)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    780137135153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,309 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,309 miles
    Test number
    869507001026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,049 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,049 miles
    Test number
    684768824267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,047 miles (+16,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    758147731564
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
  18. Pass35,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,613 miles
    Test number
    327742615243
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB12 OVU

Does LB12 OVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 OVU is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 OVU?
The MOT on LB12 OVU is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 OVU done?
LB12 OVU was recorded at 144,148 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 10,222 miles a year.
Has LB12 OVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 OVU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 OVU 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 LB12 OVU find?
LB12 OVU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 16 more.

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