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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LR08 VLCMOT history

LR08 VLC is a blue diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

LR08 VLC blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
162,455 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VLC was last recorded at 162,455 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,455 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,455 miles
  • 2024 – 160,589 miles
  • 2023 – 159,650 miles
  • 2022 – 150,968 miles
  • 2021 – 132,829 miles
  • 2020 – 124,186 miles
  • 2019 – 112,285 miles
  • 2018 – 99,908 miles
  • 2017 – 88,229 miles
  • 2016 – 78,300 miles
  • 2015 – 66,751 miles
  • 2014 – 60,042 miles
  • 2013 – 54,815 miles
  • 2012 – 51,122 miles
  • 2011 – 39,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,455 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,455 miles
    Test number
    923579709504
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,455 miles (+1,866)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,455 miles
    Test number
    865736255852
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass160,589 miles (+939)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,589 miles
    Test number
    353576363353
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    159,650 miles
    Test number
    934823710188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail159,650 miles (+8,682)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,650 miles
    Test number
    374292087664
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,968 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,968 miles
    Test number
    998932637172
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive might be gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,968 miles (+18,139)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,968 miles
    Test number
    451613614937
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive might be gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,829 miles
    Test number
    576307129378
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail132,829 miles (+8,643)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,829 miles
    Test number
    385291583655
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,186 miles (+11,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,186 miles
    Test number
    881208363559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement terling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement terling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,285 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,285 miles
    Test number
    432887289146
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

  12. Fail112,285 miles (+12,377)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,285 miles
    Test number
    422300536603
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

  13. Pass99,908 miles (+11,679)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,908 miles
    Test number
    387961431080
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing badly on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are scored
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner side wall starting to crack up
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner side wall starting to crack up
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is wearing badly on the inner edge

  14. Pass88,229 miles (+9,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,229 miles
    Test number
    462426354950
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are corroded badly in the lower cups

  15. Pass78,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,300 miles
    Test number
    962176521045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,290 miles (+11,539)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,290 miles
    Test number
    990512950361
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass66,751 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    357375785192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,042 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,042 miles
    Test number
    248381094153
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass60,042 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,042 miles
    Test number
    656321494152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,815 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,815 miles
    Test number
    458875303269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,122 miles (+11,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,122 miles
    Test number
    537200402283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,983 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    795603741163
    • NoteEmission level too low to be detected
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres low tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall
    • NoteScreen fitted over interior rear view mirror

Questions about LR08 VLC

Does LR08 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VLC expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VLC?
The MOT on LR08 VLC expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VLC done?
LR08 VLC was recorded at 162,455 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 8,629 miles a year.
Has LR08 VLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VLC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 VLC 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 LR08 VLC find?
LR08 VLC passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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