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Ford Fiesta

White · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L18 XBYMOT history

L18 XBY is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L18 XBY white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,926 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XBY was last recorded at 142,926 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,983 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,943 miles
Average per year
11,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,926 miles
  • 2024 – 138,983 miles
  • 2023 – 124,727 miles
  • 2022 – 106,311 miles
  • 2021 – 89,173 miles
  • 2020 – 69,815 miles
  • 2019 – 60,899 miles
  • 2018 – 56,584 miles
  • 2017 – 41,726 miles
  • 2016 – 37,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,926 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,926 miles (+3,943)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,926 miles
    Test number
    556421738218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,983 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,983 miles
    Test number
    564505360479
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,981 miles (+14,254)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,981 miles
    Test number
    566458943808
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,727 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,727 miles
    Test number
    442750757386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail124,726 miles (+18,415)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,726 miles
    Test number
    382437547041
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,311 miles
    Test number
    727827101773
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail106,307 miles (+90)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,307 miles
    Test number
    716781535005
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut (195/50R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail106,217 miles (+17,044)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,217 miles
    Test number
    427597840280
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper area (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,173 miles (+19,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    856054503969
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass69,815 miles (+8,916)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,815 miles
    Test number
    614134081192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,899 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,899 miles
    Test number
    409346197522
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail60,899 miles (+4,315)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,899 miles
    Test number
    382291031456
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass56,584 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,584 miles
    Test number
    421330277616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail56,583 miles (+14,857)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,583 miles
    Test number
    163287994823
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass41,726 miles (+4,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,726 miles
    Test number
    711578290497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass37,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    452661339850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 XBY

Does L18 XBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XBY is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 XBY?
The MOT on L18 XBY is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 XBY done?
L18 XBY was recorded at 142,926 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 11,244 miles a year.
Has L18 XBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XBY has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 XBY 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 XBY find?
L18 XBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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