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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L18 MBJMOT history

L18 MBJ is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L18 MBJ blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,215 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MBJ was last recorded at 117,215 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 3,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,718 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,497 miles
Average per year
7,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,215 miles
  • 2025 – 113,718 miles
  • 2024 – 108,237 miles
  • 2023 – 98,995 miles
  • 2022 – 90,677 miles
  • 2021 – 87,277 miles
  • 2020 – 81,394 miles
  • 2019 – 71,888 miles
  • 2018 – 59,883 miles
  • 2017 – 47,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,215 miles
    Test number
    469071965706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,215 miles (+3,497)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,215 miles
    Test number
    933557228790
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass113,718 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,718 miles
    Test number
    996392765471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,237 miles
    Test number
    525349014520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,237 miles (+9,242)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,237 miles
    Test number
    261595424895
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box knocking on body
  6. Pass98,995 miles (+8,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,995 miles
    Test number
    886270350726
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass90,677 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,677 miles
    Test number
    908625073992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,676 miles (+3,399)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    486664186443
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass87,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,277 miles
    Test number
    654015257339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,277 miles (+5,883)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,277 miles
    Test number
    793325403491
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass81,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,394 miles
    Test number
    528652333953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,393 miles (+9,505)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,393 miles
    Test number
    975778634860
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass71,888 miles (+12,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,888 miles
    Test number
    817043497887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass59,883 miles (+12,343)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,883 miles
    Test number
    855388125483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,540 miles
    Test number
    302427102719
    • AdvisorySlight plat o\s\f rack
  16. Fail47,540 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,540 miles
    Test number
    150827455867
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight plat o\s\f rack

Questions about L18 MBJ

Does L18 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MBJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MBJ?
The MOT on L18 MBJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MBJ done?
L18 MBJ was recorded at 117,215 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,816 miles a year.
Has L18 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MBJ has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 MBJ 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 MBJ find?
L18 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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