Ford logo

Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L16 JMFMOT history

L16 JMF is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 40,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L16 JMF black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
40,901 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,850 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L16 JMF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L16 JMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 JMF was last recorded at 40,901 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,281 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,620 miles
Average per year
2,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,901 miles
  • 2025 – 38,281 miles
  • 2024 – 35,946 miles
  • 2023 – 33,732 miles
  • 2022 – 31,180 miles
  • 2021 – 28,550 miles
  • 2020 – 27,102 miles
  • 2019 – 23,177 miles
  • 2018 – 19,596 miles
  • 2017 – 16,570 miles
  • 2016 – 13,256 miles
  • 2015 – 9,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,901 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty
  • AdvisoryRear axle rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,901 miles (+2,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,901 miles
    Test number
    452159857150
    • AdvisoryAll suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
  2. Pass38,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    38,281 miles
    Test number
    944141592502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame rusty
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
  3. Fail38,281 miles (+2,335)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,281 miles
    Test number
    225102570185
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame rusty
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
  4. Pass35,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    35,946 miles
    Test number
    420712063799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,946 miles (+2,214)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,946 miles
    Test number
    337108173159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass33,732 miles (+2,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    33,732 miles
    Test number
    416638127725
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass31,180 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    31,180 miles
    Test number
    154779981913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,550 miles (+1,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,550 miles
    Test number
    303500149108
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass27,102 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    27,102 miles
    Test number
    808083329674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,177 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    23,177 miles
    Test number
    523292456974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,596 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,596 miles
    Test number
    443739373290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,570 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,570 miles
    Test number
    866439572930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,256 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,256 miles
    Test number
    634732152715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    9,469 miles
    Test number
    997052275020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 JMF

Does L16 JMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 JMF is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 JMF?
The MOT on L16 JMF is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 JMF done?
L16 JMF was recorded at 40,901 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,850 miles a year.
Has L16 JMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 JMF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 JMF 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 JMF find?
L16 JMF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: all suspension rusty; front subframe rusty; rear axle rusty.

Browse all L16J registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.