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Ford Mondeo

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,753 cc

LU51 MCEMOT history

LU51 MCE is a silver diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 19 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LU51 MCE silver Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
66,910 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 MCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 MCE was last recorded at 66,910 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,828 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
3,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,910 miles
  • 2025 – 57,300 miles
  • 2024 – 50,113 miles
  • 2023 – 46,775 miles
  • 2022 – 41,999 miles
  • 2020 – 35,590 miles
  • 2019 – 33,548 miles
  • 2018 – 31,026 miles
  • 2017 – 28,843 miles
  • 2016 – 27,633 miles
  • 2015 – 26,027 miles
  • 2014 – 23,300 miles
  • 2013 – 21,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,910 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,910 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    66,910 miles
    Test number
    377285050603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  2. Fail66,828 miles (+9,528)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,828 miles
    Test number
    297877996536
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  3. Pass57,300 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    425693373275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,113 miles (+3,338)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    559891582215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156016 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,775 miles
    Test number
    827595155324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail46,775 miles (+4,776)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,775 miles
    Test number
    289387061497
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    41,999 miles
    Test number
    717679593233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,999 miles (+6,409)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,999 miles
    Test number
    137042228216
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass35,590 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    779989887938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,045 miles
    Test number
    968651695762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,045 miles (+40)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,045 miles
    Test number
    961264166210
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail34,005 miles (+457)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,005 miles
    Test number
    425285032861
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to major leak on exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  13. Pass33,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,548 miles
    Test number
    197634182935
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  14. Fail33,548 miles (+2,522)5 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,548 miles
    Test number
    929875006835
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  15. Pass31,026 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,026 miles
    Test number
    478742180542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,843 miles
    Test number
    700760361518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,843 miles (+1,210)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,843 miles
    Test number
    734467513518
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass27,633 miles (+1,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,633 miles
    Test number
    387952706221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass26,027 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,027 miles
    Test number
    306225275002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,300 miles (+2,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,300 miles
    Test number
    509186384071
    • NoteAdvise wipers smearing screen

  21. Pass21,149 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,149 miles
    Test number
    588627183080
    • NoteAdvise front brake imbalance 22% 22

Questions about LU51 MCE

Does LU51 MCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 MCE is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU51 MCE?
The MOT on LU51 MCE is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 MCE done?
LU51 MCE was recorded at 66,910 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,550 miles a year.
Has LU51 MCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 MCE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LU51 MCE 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 LU51 MCE find?
LU51 MCE passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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