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Ford Mondeo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,798 cc

LM53 PCUMOT history

LM53 PCU is a silver petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

LM53 PCU silver Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2026
Mileage
76,411 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 PCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 PCU was last recorded at 76,411 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,284 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
3,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,411 miles
  • 2024 – 65,687 miles
  • 2023 – 61,391 miles
  • 2022 – 61,204 miles
  • 2021 – 60,977 miles
  • 2020 – 60,528 miles
  • 2019 – 58,391 miles
  • 2018 – 56,112 miles
  • 2017 – 52,329 miles
  • 2016 – 50,344 miles
  • 2015 – 48,265 miles
  • 2014 – 44,919 miles
  • 2013 – 41,553 miles
  • 2012 – 38,711 miles
  • 2011 – 36,030 miles
  • 2010 – 33,789 miles
  • 2009 – 29,927 miles
  • 2008 – 25,336 miles
  • 2007 – 20,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear lamp tapped up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,411 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    447111543138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,284 miles (+10,597)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,284 miles
    Test number
    220681778818
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,687 miles (+4,296)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    789612527904
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass61,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    286536646082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,391 miles (+187)3 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    264155068715
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass61,204 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    997456717889
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Rear axle corroded including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause harm/injury when grazed
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Rear axle corroded including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail61,204 miles (+227)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    201166314613
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Product on lenses, slightly misted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high Product on lenses, slightly misted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Rear axle corroded including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause harm/injury when grazed
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Rear axle corroded including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,977 miles (+449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,977 miles
    Test number
    216561452501
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper slightly damaged but not likely to fall off or cause injury when grazed
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamps not working

  9. Pass60,528 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    628550357980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp tapped up
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes deteriorated

  10. Fail60,527 miles (+2,136)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,527 miles
    Test number
    138771740848
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp tapped up
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes deteriorated

  11. Pass58,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    708065732567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,391 miles (+2,279)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    228449260320
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass56,112 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    759854694445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,329 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,329 miles
    Test number
    955718365632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,344 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    238617183917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,265 miles (+3,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,265 miles
    Test number
    888915815003
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass44,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,919 miles
    Test number
    625739704090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,919 miles (+3,366)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,919 miles
    Test number
    516019404095
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight brake binding on nearside front brake

  19. Pass41,553 miles (+2,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,553 miles
    Test number
    235972623034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass38,711 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,711 miles
    Test number
    618953122012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,030 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,030 miles
    Test number
    698309611003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,789 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    134829910065
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass33,789 miles (+3,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    141789310433
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass29,927 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,927 miles
    Test number
    212980729026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,336 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,336 miles
    Test number
    971144928034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,930 miles
    Test number
    961819917016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 PCU

Does LM53 PCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 PCU expired on 16 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 PCU?
The MOT on LM53 PCU 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 LM53 PCU done?
LM53 PCU was recorded at 76,411 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
Has LM53 PCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 PCU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM53 PCU 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 LM53 PCU find?
LM53 PCU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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