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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

J8 LRGMOT history

J8 LRG is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

J8 LRG black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
204,624 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LRG was last recorded at 204,624 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 17,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,710 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
17,914 miles
Average per year
11,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,624 miles
  • 2025 – 186,710 miles
  • 2024 – 171,879 miles
  • 2023 – 158,765 miles
  • 2022 – 150,665 miles
  • 2021 – 136,939 miles
  • 2020 – 131,638 miles
  • 2019 – 124,261 miles
  • 2018 – 120,463 miles
  • 2017 – 101,368 miles
  • 2016 – 92,051 miles
  • 2015 – 83,681 miles
  • 2014 – 73,785 miles
  • 2013 – 62,476 miles
  • 2012 – 45,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,624 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    204,624 miles
    Test number
    273017640608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail204,624 miles (+17,914)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,624 miles
    Test number
    289684810615
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass186,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    186,710 miles
    Test number
    453123519443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,710 miles (+14,831)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,710 miles
    Test number
    198032922846
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass171,879 miles (+13,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,879 miles
    Test number
    270426779707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,765 miles
    Test number
    666012015760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,765 miles (+8,100)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,765 miles
    Test number
    112890848571
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass150,665 miles (+13,726)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,665 miles
    Test number
    825888089044
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust repaired by gum

  9. Pass136,939 miles (+5,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,939 miles
    Test number
    256071479229
    • AdvisoryOffside driveshaft bearing slight noise
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass131,638 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,638 miles
    Test number
    612529292253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,630 miles (+7,369)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,630 miles
    Test number
    242474966442
    • MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass124,261 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,261 miles
    Test number
    352495680529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,463 miles
    Test number
    890254075404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  14. Fail120,463 miles (+19,095)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,463 miles
    Test number
    261164959825
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  15. Pass101,368 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,368 miles
    Test number
    418546769170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,051 miles (+8,370)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,051 miles
    Test number
    208435412580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,681 miles
    Test number
    543681026126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,681 miles (+9,896)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,681 miles
    Test number
    936214885752
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass73,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,785 miles
    Test number
    815653004325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,785 miles (+11,309)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,785 miles
    Test number
    276793504368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass62,476 miles (+17,341)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    528071583265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,135 miles
    Test number
    627258262242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,135 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,135 miles
    Test number
    838188262200
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about J8 LRG

Does J8 LRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LRG is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LRG?
The MOT on J8 LRG is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LRG done?
J8 LRG was recorded at 204,624 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 11,440 miles a year.
Has J8 LRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LRG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 LRG 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 J8 LRG find?
J8 LRG passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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