Ford Fiesta
Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc
L16 ARJMOT history
L16 ARJ is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,619 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 75,619 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,805 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 ARJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 30 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 ARJ was last recorded at 75,619 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 4,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,372 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,247 miles
- Average per year
- 5,805 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,619 miles
- 2025 – 71,372 miles
- 2024 – 65,836 miles
- 2023 – 60,468 miles
- 2022 – 55,365 miles
- 2021 – 50,027 miles
- 2020 – 46,225 miles
- 2019 – 40,673 miles
- 2018 – 33,243 miles
- 2017 – 26,032 miles
- 2016 – 18,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,619 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,619 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 75,619 miles
- Test number
- 666896970401
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail75,619 miles (+4,247)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,619 miles
- Test number
- 368409034849
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,372 miles (+5,536)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 71,372 miles
- Test number
- 594646749563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,836 miles (+5,368)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 65,836 miles
- Test number
- 844227706529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,468 miles (+5,103)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 60,468 miles
- Test number
- 440305862064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,365 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 55,365 miles
- Test number
- 680434664238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail55,365 miles (+5,338)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,365 miles
- Test number
- 144430946076
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,027 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 50,027 miles
- Test number
- 210790795341
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail50,027 miles (+3,802)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,027 miles
- Test number
- 118256484210
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,225 miles (+5,552)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 46,225 miles
- Test number
- 385712297530
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass40,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 40,673 miles
- Test number
- 853435611190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,673 miles (+7,430)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,673 miles
- Test number
- 572482943855
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass33,243 miles (+7,211)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 33,243 miles
- Test number
- 269690105239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,032 miles (+7,376)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 26,032 miles
- Test number
- 365529141600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 18,656 miles
- Test number
- 418575670052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 ARJ
- Does L16 ARJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ARJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 ARJ?
- The MOT on L16 ARJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 ARJ done?
- L16 ARJ was recorded at 75,619 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,805 miles a year.
- Has L16 ARJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 ARJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 ARJ 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 L16 ARJ find?
- L16 ARJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: central lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess splitting; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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