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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,388 cc

L18 MMHMOT history

L18 MMH is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

L18 MMH blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
124,611 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MMH was last recorded at 124,611 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,609 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,611 miles
  • 2023 – 118,380 miles
  • 2022 – 112,830 miles
  • 2021 – 107,842 miles
  • 2020 – 104,087 miles
  • 2019 – 95,134 miles
  • 2018 – 82,811 miles
  • 2017 – 73,978 miles
  • 2015 – 73,451 miles
  • 2014 – 70,982 miles
  • 2013 – 68,671 miles
  • 2012 – 65,943 miles
  • 2011 – 59,676 miles
  • 2009 – 48,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,611 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryWet testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine misfiring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,611 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,611 miles
    Test number
    925493419750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWet test

  2. Fail124,609 miles (+6,229)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,609 miles
    Test number
    711312002487
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWet test

  3. Pass118,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,380 miles
    Test number
    486540451812
    • AdvisoryEngine misfiring

  4. Fail118,380 miles (+5,550)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,380 miles
    Test number
    942420163867
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine misfiring

  5. Pass112,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,830 miles
    Test number
    263521909896
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Fail112,829 miles (+4,987)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,829 miles
    Test number
    841941896082
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Pass107,842 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,842 miles
    Test number
    381198793645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  8. Fail107,829 miles (+3,742)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,829 miles
    Test number
    911157387358
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  9. Pass104,087 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,087 miles
    Test number
    232108430959
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail104,087 miles (+8,953)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,087 miles
    Test number
    469050660677
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass95,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,134 miles
    Test number
    637339083901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,133 miles (+12,322)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,133 miles
    Test number
    335671394160
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass82,811 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,811 miles
    Test number
    911488039601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,640 miles (+8,662)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,640 miles
    Test number
    860206480233
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,978 miles (+527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,978 miles
    Test number
    116327216395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking in centre tread

  16. Pass73,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,451 miles
    Test number
    236290075420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail73,451 miles (+2,469)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,451 miles
    Test number
    927470175192
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass70,982 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,982 miles
    Test number
    668527364122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,671 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,671 miles
    Test number
    806514143158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,943 miles (+6,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,943 miles
    Test number
    456161902107
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Fail59,676 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,676 miles
    Test number
    395364881052
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass59,676 miles (+11,589)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,676 miles
    Test number
    956024481007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,087 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,087 miles
    Test number
    482937509418
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass48,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,087 miles
    Test number
    933857209365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 MMH

Does L18 MMH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 MMH expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 MMH?
The MOT on L18 MMH expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 MMH done?
L18 MMH was recorded at 124,611 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 5,342 miles a year.
Has L18 MMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MMH has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 MMH 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 MMH find?
L18 MMH passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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