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Ford Mondeo

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LR08 URFMOT history

LR08 URF is a black diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LR08 URF black Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,110 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 URF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 URF was last recorded at 156,110 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2025: 150,258 miles, lower than 221,602 miles on 25 Mar 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,097 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,110 miles
  • 2025 – 150,258 miles
  • 2024 – 221,602 miles
  • 2023 – 217,113 miles
  • 2022 – 210,067 miles
  • 2021 – 197,979 miles
  • 2020 – 190,989 miles
  • 2019 – 181,236 miles
  • 2018 – 167,796 miles
  • 2017 – 158,084 miles
  • 2016 – 147,494 miles
  • 2015 – 138,243 miles
  • 2014 – 128,669 miles
  • 2013 – 117,765 miles
  • 2012 – 105,732 miles
  • 2011 – 80,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bearing noiseyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount bearing noiseyRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,110 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,110 miles
    Test number
    423719309138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bearing noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount bearing noisey
  2. Fail156,097 miles (+5,839)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,097 miles
    Test number
    840211095251
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bearing noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount bearing noisey
  3. Pass150,258 miles (-71,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,258 miles
    Test number
    609582169097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass221,602 miles (+4,489)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    221,602 miles
    Test number
    802773069840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass217,113 miles (+7,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    217,113 miles
    Test number
    514653452849
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass210,067 miles (+12,088)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    210,067 miles
    Test number
    137331665524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass197,979 miles (+6,990)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    197,979 miles
    Test number
    920480096066
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass190,989 miles (+9,753)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    190,989 miles
    Test number
    276840200722
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass181,236 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    181,236 miles
    Test number
    225081110282
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks present
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front steering rack arm
  10. Fail181,236 miles (+13,440)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,236 miles
    Test number
    887300640967
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks present
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front steering rack arm
  11. Pass167,796 miles (+9,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    167,796 miles
    Test number
    524880374678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass158,084 miles (+10,590)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,084 miles
    Test number
    280427981894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,494 miles (+9,251)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,494 miles
    Test number
    258514142114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,243 miles
    Test number
    167636575039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,243 miles (+9,574)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,243 miles
    Test number
    315566975049
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass128,669 miles (+10,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    128,669 miles
    Test number
    595834284011
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass117,765 miles (+12,033)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,765 miles
    Test number
    836241773030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edge
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in driver's seat mechanism
  18. Pass105,732 miles (+25,556)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,732 miles
    Test number
    206253772091
    • NoteExhuast heat shield loose
  19. Pass80,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,176 miles
    Test number
    916124051076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,176 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,176 miles
    Test number
    135364551416
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Questions about LR08 URF

Does LR08 URF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 URF is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 URF?
The MOT on LR08 URF is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 URF done?
LR08 URF was recorded at 156,110 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,034 miles a year.
Has LR08 URF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 URF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 URF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 URF find?
LR08 URF passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper top mount bearing noisey; nearside steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod; offside front upper top mount bearing noisey.

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