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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

L18 VGFMOT history

L18 VGF is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

L18 VGF red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
73,669 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VGF was last recorded at 73,669 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 10,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,802 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,867 miles
Average per year
4,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,669 miles
  • 2023 – 62,802 miles
  • 2022 – 55,214 miles
  • 2021 – 52,564 miles
  • 2020 – 51,506 miles
  • 2019 – 48,713 miles
  • 2018 – 43,919 miles
  • 2017 – 37,489 miles
  • 2016 – 33,104 miles
  • 2015 – 29,978 miles
  • 2014 – 23,680 miles
  • 2013 – 18,631 miles
  • 2011 – 13,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,669 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,669 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,669 miles
    Test number
    709799715680
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,666 miles (+10,864)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    723247142394
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,802 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,802 miles
    Test number
    368798801992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail62,798 miles (+7,584)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    492023722861
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass55,214 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    776710032786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,564 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    455299184625
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective rear blade split 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side walls perished 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rough ?

  7. Fail52,564 miles (+1,058)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    727018955495
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective rear blade split 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side walls perished 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rough ?

  8. Pass51,506 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,506 miles
    Test number
    285924547428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall perished and tread getting close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisorySteering column noisey?

  9. Fail51,506 miles (+2,793)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,506 miles
    Test number
    716454847143
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessively thin /corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall perished and tread getting close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisorySteering column noisey?

  10. Pass48,713 miles (+4,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,713 miles
    Test number
    560484067862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass43,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,919 miles
    Test number
    240676217032
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail43,919 miles (+6,430)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,919 miles
    Test number
    540272789877
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass37,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,489 miles
    Test number
    410545701997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering knocking(noisey)when rocked,advise inspection

  14. Fail37,488 miles (+4,384)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    515416847371
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working mirror type (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering knocking(noisey)when rocked,advise inspection

  15. Pass33,104 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,104 miles
    Test number
    877764180589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,978 miles (+6,298)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,978 miles
    Test number
    939595615257
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass23,680 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,680 miles
    Test number
    197282234464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,631 miles (+4,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,631 miles
    Test number
    986812733021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail13,984 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,984 miles
    Test number
    248454561322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  20. Pass13,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    13,984 miles
    Test number
    415754261476
    • 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)

Questions about L18 VGF

Does L18 VGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 VGF expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 VGF?
The MOT on L18 VGF expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 VGF done?
L18 VGF was recorded at 73,669 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 4,704 miles a year.
Has L18 VGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VGF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 VGF 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 VGF find?
L18 VGF passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn.

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