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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LS55 KBXMOT history

LS55 KBX is a black diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

LS55 KBX black Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Mondeo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2024
Mileage
164,021 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KBX was last recorded at 164,021 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 3,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,863 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,158 miles
Average per year
6,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,021 miles
  • 2022 – 160,863 miles
  • 2021 – 159,053 miles
  • 2020 – 156,343 miles
  • 2019 – 152,537 miles
  • 2018 – 145,679 miles
  • 2017 – 139,088 miles
  • 2016 – 132,562 miles
  • 2015 – 123,527 miles
  • 2013 – 113,089 miles
  • 2012 – 107,450 miles
  • 2011 – 101,560 miles
  • 2010 – 96,335 miles
  • 2009 – 90,560 miles
  • 2008 – 70,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,021 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,021 miles (+3,158)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,021 miles
    Test number
    237263125683
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,863 miles (+1,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,863 miles
    Test number
    564693845103
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s and n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  3. Pass159,053 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,053 miles
    Test number
    948073227325
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,043 miles (+2,700)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,043 miles
    Test number
    389210860630
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear 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))

  5. Pass156,343 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    156,343 miles
    Test number
    638087463090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,336 miles (+3,799)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,336 miles
    Test number
    799686425068
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,537 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,537 miles
    Test number
    709282857084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail152,474 miles (+6,795)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,474 miles
    Test number
    799726446093
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,679 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,679 miles
    Test number
    416025291266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail145,669 miles (+6,581)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,669 miles
    Test number
    771832712718
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass139,088 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    139,088 miles
    Test number
    557589587416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box coroded

  12. Fail139,086 miles (+6,524)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,086 miles
    Test number
    884054873366
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box coroded

  13. Pass132,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,562 miles
    Test number
    259866417961
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail132,562 miles (+9,035)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,562 miles
    Test number
    789832783193
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust snapped (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass123,527 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,527 miles
    Test number
    936639395030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Fail123,524 miles (+10,435)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,524 miles
    Test number
    437187795003
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass113,089 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,089 miles
    Test number
    477816663075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail113,089 miles (+5,639)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,089 miles
    Test number
    849266963067
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass107,450 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,450 miles
    Test number
    935677062010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs heavily corroded and lipped
    • NoteSlight grease around os outer cv gaitor

  20. Fail107,540 miles (+5,980)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,540 miles
    Test number
    227587462069
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs heavily corroded and lipped
    • NoteSlight grease around os outer cv gaitor

  21. Pass101,560 miles (+5,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,560 miles
    Test number
    889126461092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass96,335 miles (+5,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,335 miles
    Test number
    661685670018
    • NoteFront pads starting to get low

  23. Fail90,560 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    433670939428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass90,560 miles (+19,757)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    461280039362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,803 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    801043028310
    • NoteN/S/F Wheel has slightly restricted movement
    • NoteO/S/F Wheel has slightly restricted movement
    • NoteO/S/R Side Lamp Has One Of Three Bulds Not Working

Questions about LS55 KBX

Does LS55 KBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 KBX expired on 12 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KBX?
The MOT on LS55 KBX expired on 12 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 KBX done?
LS55 KBX was recorded at 164,021 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 6,332 miles a year.
Has LS55 KBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KBX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 KBX 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 LS55 KBX find?
LS55 KBX passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; exhaust backbox deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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