Ford logo

Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,242 cc

L1 GCGMOT history

L1 GCG is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

L1 GCG blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,167 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,899 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L1 GCG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L1 GCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 GCG was last recorded at 159,167 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2014: 84,365 miles, lower than 84,721 miles on 29 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,975 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
6,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,167 miles
  • 2025 – 153,709 miles
  • 2024 – 147,925 miles
  • 2023 – 142,320 miles
  • 2022 – 136,601 miles
  • 2021 – 133,290 miles
  • 2020 – 130,305 miles
  • 2019 – 125,381 miles
  • 2018 – 118,619 miles
  • 2017 – 110,557 miles
  • 2016 – 101,421 miles
  • 2015 – 92,977 miles
  • 2014 – 84,365 miles
  • 2013 – 75,156 miles
  • 2012 – 67,858 miles
  • 2011 – 60,852 miles
  • 2010 – 54,020 miles
  • 2009 – 45,067 miles
  • 2008 – 34,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,167 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse lamps inop (not a testable item for this vehicle)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,167 miles (+192)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,167 miles
    Test number
    371812657374
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inop (not a testable item for this vehicle)
  2. Fail158,975 miles (+5,266)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,975 miles
    Test number
    664982628197
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inop (not a testable item for this vehicle)
  3. Pass153,709 miles (+84)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,709 miles
    Test number
    208935059926
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail153,625 miles (+5,700)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,625 miles
    Test number
    113543583834
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass147,925 miles (+5,605)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,925 miles
    Test number
    294991210049
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass142,320 miles (+5,719)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,320 miles
    Test number
    640430527265
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass136,601 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,601 miles
    Test number
    165252670888
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail136,571 miles (+3,281)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,571 miles
    Test number
    162975225319
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass133,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,290 miles
    Test number
    216456482822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail133,290 miles (+2,985)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,290 miles
    Test number
    579248233287
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass130,305 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,305 miles
    Test number
    735232851321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber dust cover adrift. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail130,305 miles (+4,924)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,305 miles
    Test number
    709679630607
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber dust cover adrift. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass125,381 miles (+6,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,381 miles
    Test number
    171920598345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass118,619 miles (+8,062)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,619 miles
    Test number
    223001771371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,557 miles (+9,136)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,557 miles
    Test number
    962707324949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,421 miles (+8,444)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,421 miles
    Test number
    387274553309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,977 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,977 miles
    Test number
    767505335054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,365 miles (-356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,365 miles
    Test number
    935125144066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  19. Fail84,721 miles (+9,565)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,721 miles
    Test number
    828139624078
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  20. Pass75,156 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,156 miles
    Test number
    125075033462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,858 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    828062332060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,852 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,852 miles
    Test number
    379726721011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass60,852 miles (+6,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,852 miles
    Test number
    628766321049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass54,020 miles (+8,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    892033830057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass45,067 miles (+10,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    801364939043
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  26. Pass34,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    711790838015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 GCG

Does L1 GCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 GCG is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 GCG?
The MOT on L1 GCG is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 GCG done?
L1 GCG was recorded at 159,167 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,899 miles a year.
Has L1 GCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 GCG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 GCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L1 GCG find?
L1 GCG passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; fuel pipe/s corroded filler pipe; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

Browse all L1G registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.