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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

L18 MOSMOT history

L18 MOS is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 57,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L18 MOS silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
57,803 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MOS was last recorded at 57,803 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,028 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,775 miles
Average per year
3,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,803 miles
  • 2025 – 55,028 miles
  • 2024 – 52,561 miles
  • 2023 – 49,843 miles
  • 2022 – 47,205 miles
  • 2021 – 45,154 miles
  • 2020 – 43,238 miles
  • 2019 – 40,213 miles
  • 2018 – 36,507 miles
  • 2017 – 31,467 miles
  • 2016 – 26,717 miles
  • 2015 – 21,994 miles
  • 2014 – 17,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,803 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level slightly lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section worn

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 both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust flexi worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,803 miles (+2,775)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,803 miles
    Test number
    443425599421
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level slightly low
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section worn

  2. Pass55,028 miles (+2,467)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    853622430445
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level slightly low
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex section slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  3. Pass52,561 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    554222629887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn

  4. Fail52,523 miles (+2,680)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    181902580877
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn

  5. Pass49,843 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    683040355844
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy front flexi worn (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail49,843 miles (+2,638)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    737688533686
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy front flexi worn (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,205 miles (+2,051)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    132753805482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass45,154 miles (+1,916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,154 miles
    Test number
    572910537805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass43,238 miles (+3,025)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    43,238 miles
    Test number
    277410192537
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak around bottle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass40,213 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    40,213 miles
    Test number
    349144615973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded rear silencer

  11. Fail40,213 miles (+3,706)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,213 miles
    Test number
    431112843526
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded rear silencer

  12. Pass36,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    667088305407
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail36,507 miles (+5,040)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    797876451622
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass31,467 miles (+4,750)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,467 miles
    Test number
    727017679736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily inner edges - offside tyre worst
    • AdvisoryBoth rear direction indicators discolouring slightly
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level near minimum in reservoir
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper poor

  15. Pass26,717 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,717 miles
    Test number
    800023396812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,994 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,994 miles
    Test number
    986707255016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,415 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,415 miles
    Test number
    248007354085
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of cracking
    • NoteNearside front tyre showing signs of cracking on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre showing signs of heavy wear to inner edge

Questions about L18 MOS

Does L18 MOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MOS is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MOS?
The MOT on L18 MOS is valid until 10 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 MOS done?
L18 MOS was recorded at 57,803 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,320 miles a year.
Has L18 MOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MOS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 MOS 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 MOS find?
L18 MOS passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 6 more.

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