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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 998 cc

L18 BRUMOT history

L18 BRU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 64,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L18 BRU red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
64,990 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BRU was last recorded at 64,990 miles on 22 May 2026, 5,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,305 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,685 miles
Average per year
6,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,990 miles
  • 2025 – 59,305 miles
  • 2024 – 49,793 miles
  • 2023 – 31,739 miles
  • 2022 – 23,519 miles
  • 2021 – 22,372 miles
  • 2020 – 20,907 miles
  • 2019 – 18,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,990 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased leading to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,990 miles (+5,685)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,990 miles
    Test number
    264994991089
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased leading to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass59,305 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,305 miles
    Test number
    722739289610
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail59,305 miles (+9,512)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,305 miles
    Test number
    301404892650
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass49,793 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,793 miles
    Test number
    211171932063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail49,788 miles (+18,049)2 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    476308666198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass31,739 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    853957492385
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail31,734 miles (+8,215)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,734 miles
    Test number
    811665178474
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass23,519 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    23,519 miles
    Test number
    864803350706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    22,372 miles
    Test number
    571991779784
    • 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))
  10. Fail22,372 miles (+1,465)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,372 miles
    Test number
    138878426540
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))
  11. Pass20,907 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,907 miles
    Test number
    485999084561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass18,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    18,883 miles
    Test number
    916537050895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BRU

Does L18 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BRU is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BRU?
The MOT on L18 BRU is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BRU done?
L18 BRU was recorded at 64,990 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 6,810 miles a year.
Has L18 BRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BRU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 BRU 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 L18 BRU find?
L18 BRU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased leading to flexis; offside rear nail in tyre.

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