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Ford Mondeo

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,798 cc

LL03 AVEMOT history

LL03 AVE is a black petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 135,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LL03 AVE black Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
135,307 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 AVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL03 AVE was last recorded at 135,307 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,269 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
5,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,307 miles
  • 2025 – 125,543 miles
  • 2024 – 112,816 miles
  • 2023 – 100,368 miles
  • 2022 – 93,546 miles
  • 2021 – 78,933 miles
  • 2020 – 74,224 miles
  • 2019 – 71,542 miles
  • 2018 – 69,598 miles
  • 2017 – 66,013 miles
  • 2016 – 63,939 miles
  • 2015 – 62,447 miles
  • 2014 – 61,290 miles
  • 2013 – 58,870 miles
  • 2012 – 55,234 miles
  • 2011 – 52,425 miles
  • 2010 – 50,183 miles
  • 2009 – 45,800 miles
  • 2008 – 41,542 miles
  • 2007 – 38,289 miles
  • 2006 – 33,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,307 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front lower

    Minor2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight delamination (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail135,307 miles (+38)6 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,307 miles
    Test number
    178494441084
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,269 miles (+108)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,269 miles
    Test number
    111623164490
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated

  3. Fail135,161 miles (+9,618)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,161 miles
    Test number
    327764292112
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated

  4. Pass125,543 miles (+12,727)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,543 miles
    Test number
    421102551106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,816 miles (+12,448)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,816 miles
    Test number
    988342853804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,368 miles
    Test number
    494764222640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,368 miles (+6,822)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,368 miles
    Test number
    183726900264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass93,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    961942676604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,546 miles (+14,613)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    258568417602
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass78,933 miles (+4,709)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,933 miles
    Test number
    947740904648
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from the offside driver shaft seal

  11. Pass74,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,224 miles
    Test number
    578117131387
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail74,224 miles (+2,682)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,224 miles
    Test number
    314281154117
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,542 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    71,542 miles
    Test number
    858398313297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,598 miles (+3,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,598 miles
    Test number
    676072606156
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass66,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    870369298590
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight delamination (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail66,013 miles (+2,074)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    544811600395
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight delamination (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass63,939 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,939 miles
    Test number
    881658993391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,447 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,447 miles
    Test number
    279350615437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,290 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,290 miles
    Test number
    605669034261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    526284353286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,870 miles (+3,636)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    287844853221
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass55,234 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    117534642234
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s headlamp leveler not working

  23. Fail55,234 miles (+2,809)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    919743742280
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s headlamp leveler not working
    • NoteO/s/rear lower sidelight bulb faulty

  24. Pass52,425 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    765256151288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,183 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,183 miles
    Test number
    770503660286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,800 miles (+4,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,800 miles
    Test number
    400321879219
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass41,542 miles (+3,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,542 miles
    Test number
    980674868239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass38,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    120341477210
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Fail38,289 miles (+4,625)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    291701477228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass33,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,664 miles
    Test number
    311216836232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail33,664 miles (+1,379)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,664 miles
    Test number
    800396036254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  32. Pass32,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,285 miles
    Test number
    454129576166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 AVE

Does LL03 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 AVE expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 AVE?
The MOT on LL03 AVE expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 AVE done?
LL03 AVE was recorded at 135,307 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 5,108 miles a year.
Has LL03 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 AVE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 AVE 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 LL03 AVE find?
LL03 AVE failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 6 major defects, 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.

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