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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,084 cc

L16 MEXMOT history

L16 MEX is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 20 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 74,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L16 MEX black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,432 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,084 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
20 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MEX was last recorded at 74,432 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 10,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,735 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,697 miles
Average per year
9,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,432 miles
  • 2025 – 63,735 miles
  • 2024 – 51,034 miles
  • 2023 – 39,975 miles
  • 2022 – 30,786 miles
  • 2021 – 27,105 miles
  • 2020 – 19,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,432 miles (+10,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    536817844303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass63,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    890882141151
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Fail63,735 miles (+12,701)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    375718668180
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass51,034 miles (+11,059)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    672300835288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,975 miles (+9,189)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,975 miles
    Test number
    854164125187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,786 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    30,786 miles
    Test number
    766165072233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,105 miles
    Test number
    870761730531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail27,105 miles (+6)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,105 miles
    Test number
    148935354309
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail27,099 miles (+7,264)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,099 miles
    Test number
    518043317912
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass19,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    19,835 miles
    Test number
    972184272086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 MEX

Does L16 MEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MEX is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MEX?
The MOT on L16 MEX is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MEX done?
L16 MEX was recorded at 74,432 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 9,007 miles a year.
Has L16 MEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MEX has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 MEX 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 MEX find?
L16 MEX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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