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Ford Mondeo

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LR08 VLUMOT history

LR08 VLU is a grey diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

LR08 VLU grey Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
164,930 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 VLU was last recorded at 164,930 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 8,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,861 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,069 miles
Average per year
9,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,930 miles
  • 2022 – 156,861 miles
  • 2021 – 144,344 miles
  • 2020 – 136,524 miles
  • 2019 – 102,316 miles
  • 2018 – 83,200 miles
  • 2017 – 76,946 miles
  • 2016 – 70,806 miles
  • 2015 – 64,268 miles
  • 2014 – 59,352 miles
  • 2013 – 55,655 miles
  • 2012 – 52,062 miles
  • 2011 – 46,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,930 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40y18 95 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil heavier than a misting not serious yet (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • DPF front rubber hoses poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail164,930 miles (+8,069)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,930 miles
    Test number
    652444698910
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40y18 95 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil heavier than a misting not serious yet (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,861 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,861 miles
    Test number
    516546434756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail156,858 miles (+12,514)2 dangerous7 major3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,858 miles
    Test number
    976682983662
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. beamset (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. beamset (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass144,344 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,344 miles
    Test number
    906104307303
    • AdvisoryDPF front rubber hoses poor condition

  5. Fail144,340 miles (+7,816)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,340 miles
    Test number
    718869567683
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf sensor pipe burst at outlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer on tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and top gaiter us/burst (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking at rack pipe insecure/hoseclip us / blowing off union (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDPF front rubber hoses poor condition

  6. Pass136,524 miles (+34,208)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,524 miles
    Test number
    747797891821
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,316 miles (+905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,316 miles
    Test number
    708725219214
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,411 miles (+18,211)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,411 miles
    Test number
    175133829191
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,200 miles (+348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,200 miles
    Test number
    903023275436
    • AdvisoryChild 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))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

  10. Fail82,852 miles (+5,906)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    729700699717
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported.

  11. Pass76,946 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,946 miles
    Test number
    294244966019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust system corroded

  12. Fail76,830 miles (+6,024)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,830 miles
    Test number
    650607097703
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust system corroded

  13. Pass70,806 miles (+6,538)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    640842318343
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perished padle (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished

  14. Pass64,268 miles (+115)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    366067415132
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treadlow and start to perished
    • NoteFront and rear number plate poor condition
    • NoteSteering wheel slightly heavy when car not moveing

  15. Fail64,153 miles (+4,801)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,153 miles
    Test number
    276811015193
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treadlow and start to perished
    • NoteFront and rear number plate poor condition
    • NoteSteering wheel slightly heavy when car not moveing

  16. Pass59,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,352 miles
    Test number
    429114594016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,352 miles (+3,697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,352 miles
    Test number
    925184994087
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass55,655 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    725561503154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,062 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    219947602196
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,062 miles (+5,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    295767902160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,604 miles
    Test number
    666553201127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VLU

Does LR08 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VLU expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VLU?
The MOT on LR08 VLU expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VLU done?
LR08 VLU was recorded at 164,930 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 9,367 miles a year.
Has LR08 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VLU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 VLU 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 VLU find?
LR08 VLU failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40y18 95; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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