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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LB57 VFZMOT history

LB57 VFZ is a grey diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 204,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
204,717 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VFZ was last recorded at 204,717 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,788 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
929 miles
Average per year
7,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,717 miles
  • 2025 – 203,788 miles
  • 2024 – 201,965 miles
  • 2023 – 201,391 miles
  • 2022 – 200,872 miles
  • 2021 – 199,543 miles
  • 2020 – 198,093 miles
  • 2019 – 197,499 miles
  • 2018 – 191,411 miles
  • 2017 – 185,019 miles
  • 2016 – 176,143 miles
  • 2015 – 161,697 miles
  • 2014 – 146,831 miles
  • 2013 – 132,766 miles
  • 2012 – 122,759 miles
  • 2011 – 89,522 miles
  • 2010 – 88,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,717 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure at floor mountingsRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,717 miles (+929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    204,717 miles
    Test number
    897383001171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure at floor mountings

  2. Pass203,788 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    203,788 miles
    Test number
    928473730140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure at floor mountings

  3. Fail203,785 miles (+1,820)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,785 miles
    Test number
    163668362784
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure at floor mountings

  4. Pass201,965 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    201,965 miles
    Test number
    977012036937
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure at floor mountings

  5. Fail201,960 miles (+569)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,960 miles
    Test number
    602806604271
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure at floor mountings

  6. Pass201,391 miles (+519)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    201,391 miles
    Test number
    361784717547
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure at floor mountings

  7. Pass200,872 miles (+1,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    200,872 miles
    Test number
    485957868655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass199,543 miles (+1,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    199,543 miles
    Test number
    901589216290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass198,093 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    198,093 miles
    Test number
    120568087449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail198,091 miles (+592)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,091 miles
    Test number
    940338624436
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass197,499 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    197,499 miles
    Test number
    948851769539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing badly on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Fail197,495 miles (+6,084)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,495 miles
    Test number
    638039364949
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing badly on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass191,411 miles (+6,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    191,411 miles
    Test number
    396120081352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass185,019 miles (+8,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    185,019 miles
    Test number
    714786733372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass176,143 miles (+14,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    176,143 miles
    Test number
    328143758359
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyres, tread getting low

  16. Pass161,697 miles (+14,866)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,697 miles
    Test number
    456609945165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,831 miles (+14,065)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,831 miles
    Test number
    195986154121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    132,766 miles
    Test number
    619418453119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail132,766 miles (+10,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,766 miles
    Test number
    425138753123
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass122,759 miles (+33,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    122,759 miles
    Test number
    609663212061
    • NoteO/s front fog light lens cracked

  21. Pass89,522 miles (+560)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    909907201023
    • NoteAll wheels kerbed
    • NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape
    • NoteNsr tyre cut to outer sidewall
    • NoteOsr indicator a tiny bit white
    • NoteUndertray fitted at time of test

  22. Fail88,962 miles1 dangerous7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,962 miles
    Test number
    561537950304
    • DangerousCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll discs lipped slightly
    • NoteAll wheels kerbed
    • NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape
    • NoteNsr tyre cut to outer sidewall
    • NoteOsr indicator a tiny bit white
    • NoteRear inner pads look low
    • NoteUndertray fitted at time of test

Questions about LB57 VFZ

Does LB57 VFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 VFZ is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VFZ?
The MOT on LB57 VFZ is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 VFZ done?
LB57 VFZ was recorded at 204,717 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,420 miles a year.
Has LB57 VFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VFZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 VFZ 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 LB57 VFZ find?
LB57 VFZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust heat shield insecure at floor mountings.

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