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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,560 cc

L18 TGAMOT history

L18 TGA is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 7 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 222,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L18 TGA blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
222,276 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
23,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 TGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 TGA was last recorded at 222,276 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 21,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,211 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
21,065 miles
Average per year
23,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,276 miles
  • 2025 – 201,211 miles
  • 2024 – 178,680 miles
  • 2023 – 155,835 miles
  • 2022 – 131,089 miles
  • 2021 – 104,462 miles
  • 2020 – 77,727 miles
  • 2019 – 48,880 miles
  • 2018 – 27,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,276 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,276 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    222,276 miles
    Test number
    392879489807
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail222,276 miles (+21,065)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,276 miles
    Test number
    279187606567
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass201,211 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    201,211 miles
    Test number
    825372244445
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail201,211 miles (+22,531)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,211 miles
    Test number
    749719649448
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass178,680 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,680 miles
    Test number
    344778483017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail178,441 miles (+22,606)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,441 miles
    Test number
    115481400686
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose
  7. Pass155,835 miles (+24,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,835 miles
    Test number
    394703906188
    • AdvisoryHeat shield above rear silencer insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
  8. Pass131,089 miles (+26,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,089 miles
    Test number
    753505472798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear box corroded
  9. Pass104,462 miles (+26,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,462 miles
    Test number
    788022033005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass77,727 miles (+28,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,727 miles
    Test number
    419504032554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down at time of test
  11. Pass48,880 miles (+20,892)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,880 miles
    Test number
    756659819215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,988 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    27,988 miles
    Test number
    550328810972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,624 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,624 miles
    Test number
    267701879300
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail24,624 miles2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,624 miles
    Test number
    594382485949
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L18 TGA

Does L18 TGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TGA is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 TGA?
The MOT on L18 TGA is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 TGA done?
L18 TGA was recorded at 222,276 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 23,280 miles a year.
Has L18 TGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 TGA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 TGA 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 TGA find?
L18 TGA passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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