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Ford Mondeo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,967 cc

LX55 VBPMOT history

LX55 VBP is a blue petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 148,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LX55 VBP blue Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,259 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VBP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 VBP was last recorded at 148,259 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,741 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,518 miles
Average per year
6,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,259 miles
  • 2025 – 146,741 miles
  • 2024 – 143,714 miles
  • 2023 – 137,512 miles
  • 2022 – 131,275 miles
  • 2021 – 124,489 miles
  • 2020 – 118,548 miles
  • 2019 – 112,558 miles
  • 2018 – 106,111 miles
  • 2017 – 98,718 miles
  • 2016 – 90,712 miles
  • 2015 – 83,175 miles
  • 2014 – 74,715 miles
  • 2013 – 68,230 miles
  • 2012 – 62,458 miles
  • 2011 – 57,596 miles
  • 2010 – 53,180 miles
  • 2009 – 44,832 miles
  • 2008 – 38,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,259 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,259 miles (+1,518)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,259 miles
    Test number
    305338628871
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,741 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,741 miles
    Test number
    342065791193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,666 miles (+2,952)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,666 miles
    Test number
    384755507758
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,714 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,714 miles
    Test number
    668044656661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,593 miles (+6,081)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,593 miles
    Test number
    266565570899
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  6. Pass137,512 miles (+6,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,512 miles
    Test number
    446091074870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,275 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,275 miles
    Test number
    792822884563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,235 miles (+238)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,235 miles
    Test number
    532762601840
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail130,997 miles (+6,508)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,997 miles
    Test number
    236987524510
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,489 miles (+33)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    355793313140
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail124,456 miles (+5,908)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    409900994804
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Support mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Support mount excessively corroded. Dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass118,548 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,548 miles
    Test number
    913664426463
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear exhaust box in poor condition

  13. Fail118,510 miles (+5,952)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,510 miles
    Test number
    817280418845
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear exhaust box in poor condition

  14. Pass112,558 miles (+6,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    221233457687
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass106,111 miles (+7,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,111 miles
    Test number
    633199928286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and central rear (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass98,718 miles (+8,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,718 miles
    Test number
    891142719039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass90,712 miles (+7,537)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,712 miles
    Test number
    402934275893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    427071412550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust system corroded

  19. Fail83,175 miles (+8,460)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    556831389576
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust system corroded

  20. Pass74,715 miles (+6,485)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    229510184222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system slightly corroded

  21. Pass68,230 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    425041383288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system slightly corroded

  22. Fail68,230 miles (+5,772)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,230 miles
    Test number
    575351683298
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system slightly corroded

  23. Pass62,458 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    466092282247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,596 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    139613991279
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass57,596 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    488643491252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,180 miles (+8,348)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    332855560483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,832 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,832 miles
    Test number
    363557189287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,654 miles
    Test number
    490896669294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,654 miles (+6,578)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,654 miles
    Test number
    421706269263
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  30. Pass38,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    573730868287
    • NoteN/s/r tyre misshaped

Questions about LX55 VBP

Does LX55 VBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VBP expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VBP?
The MOT on LX55 VBP expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VBP done?
LX55 VBP was recorded at 148,259 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,104 miles a year.
Has LX55 VBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VBP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 VBP 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 LX55 VBP find?
LX55 VBP failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front position lamp not working; offside rear upper suspension component pin or bush excessively worn; oil leak, but not excessive.

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