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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,388 cc

L18 FTHMOT history

L18 FTH is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L18 FTH blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,823 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 FTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 FTH was last recorded at 134,823 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,800 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,823 miles
  • 2025 – 127,825 miles
  • 2024 – 120,022 miles
  • 2023 – 111,780 miles
  • 2022 – 105,185 miles
  • 2021 – 99,759 miles
  • 2020 – 92,624 miles
  • 2019 – 89,271 miles
  • 2018 – 82,284 miles
  • 2017 – 75,965 miles
  • 2016 – 71,000 miles
  • 2015 – 67,947 miles
  • 2014 – 64,339 miles
  • 2013 – 56,695 miles
  • 2012 – 49,926 miles
  • 2011 – 42,487 miles
  • 2009 – 32,156 miles
  • 2008 – 21,839 miles
  • 2007 – 11,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,823 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,823 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,823 miles
    Test number
    192553454961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail134,800 miles (+6,975)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,800 miles
    Test number
    241606102804
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass127,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,825 miles
    Test number
    756152080811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,823 miles (+7,801)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,823 miles
    Test number
    399782565787
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass120,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,022 miles
    Test number
    827620286267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail120,020 miles (+8,240)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    140969483480
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass111,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,780 miles
    Test number
    703035427425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,787 miles (+6,602)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,787 miles
    Test number
    728256811798
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,185 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,185 miles
    Test number
    288963795186
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail105,185 miles (+5,426)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,185 miles
    Test number
    486054207251
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass99,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,759 miles
    Test number
    330781399144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail99,759 miles (+7,135)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,759 miles
    Test number
    156895563967
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass92,624 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,624 miles
    Test number
    769814348567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,271 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,271 miles
    Test number
    559273601282
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryHi-level stop lamp not working

  15. Fail89,271 miles (+6,987)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,271 miles
    Test number
    994057444457
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryHi-level stop lamp not working

  16. Pass82,284 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,284 miles
    Test number
    142628172001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,965 miles
    Test number
    704552411140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail75,965 miles (+4,965)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,965 miles
    Test number
    937667799254
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass71,000 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,000 miles
    Test number
    916472135820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,947 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    799958745081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,339 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    136027914005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger corroded away

  22. Fail64,339 miles (+7,644)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    299467214017
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger corroded away

  23. Pass56,695 miles (+6,769)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,695 miles
    Test number
    188026523092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn outer edge

  24. Pass49,926 miles (+7,439)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    757031222029
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass42,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    665685501060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Fail42,487 miles (+10,331)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    558475501011
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass32,156 miles (+10,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,156 miles
    Test number
    880778349288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass21,839 miles (+10,004)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,839 miles
    Test number
    422670358281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,835 miles
    Test number
    644284547253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 FTH

Does L18 FTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 FTH is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 FTH?
The MOT on L18 FTH is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 FTH done?
L18 FTH was recorded at 134,823 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,647 miles a year.
Has L18 FTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 FTH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 FTH 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 FTH find?
L18 FTH passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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