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Ford Mondeo

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,998 cc

LC61 BYLMOT history

LC61 BYL is a grey diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 168,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LC61 BYL grey Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
168,228 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BYL was last recorded at 168,228 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,228 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,228 miles
  • 2025 – 156,115 miles
  • 2024 – 146,198 miles
  • 2023 – 135,949 miles
  • 2022 – 126,802 miles
  • 2021 – 110,445 miles
  • 2020 – 107,523 miles
  • 2019 – 103,718 miles
  • 2018 – 97,111 miles
  • 2017 – 90,087 miles
  • 2016 – 81,563 miles
  • 2015 – 72,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,228 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    168,228 miles
    Test number
    933803259145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail168,228 miles (+12,113)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,228 miles
    Test number
    473908914890
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass156,115 miles (+40)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    156,115 miles
    Test number
    395761113244
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail156,075 miles (+9,877)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,075 miles
    Test number
    597579165325
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass146,198 miles (+10,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,198 miles
    Test number
    158789594785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass135,949 miles (+9,147)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,949 miles
    Test number
    759739890489
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass126,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,802 miles
    Test number
    433676857687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,802 miles (+16,357)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,802 miles
    Test number
    170850041815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass110,445 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,445 miles
    Test number
    752631060822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,523 miles (+3,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,523 miles
    Test number
    559379261065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield loose
  11. Pass103,718 miles (+6,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    659478647684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass97,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,111 miles
    Test number
    267543770427
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
  13. Fail97,111 miles (+7,024)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,111 miles
    Test number
    491417797483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
  14. Pass90,087 miles (+8,524)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,087 miles
    Test number
    895685445626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,563 miles
    Test number
    673531664177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,563 miles (+9,342)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,563 miles
    Test number
    510739149706
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  17. Pass72,221 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    185928025020
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 BYL

Does LC61 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BYL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BYL?
The MOT on LC61 BYL is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BYL done?
LC61 BYL was recorded at 168,228 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 8,561 miles a year.
Has LC61 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BYL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 BYL 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 LC61 BYL find?
LC61 BYL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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