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Ford Fiesta

Bronze · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L20 HLRMOT history

L20 HLR is a bronze diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 207,571 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L20 HLR bronze Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
207,571 km
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 HLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 HLR was last recorded at 207,571 km on 20 May 2026.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,571 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,571 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,571 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    207,571 km
    Test number
    939959375355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass125,096 miles (+2,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,096 miles
    Test number
    443378067248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly buckled
  3. Pass122,714 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,714 miles
    Test number
    577562963860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,711 miles (+7,196)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,711 miles
    Test number
    929886441410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass115,515 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,515 miles
    Test number
    972948421464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides at bottom of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  6. Fail115,510 miles (+14,526)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,510 miles
    Test number
    304106954949
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides at bottom of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  7. Pass100,984 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,984 miles
    Test number
    970712071460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
  8. Fail100,982 miles (+19,341)1 dangerous6 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,982 miles
    Test number
    870070983837
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire out entire circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
  9. Pass81,641 miles (+12)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    639316181925
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
  10. Fail81,629 miles (+14,975)3 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    651147161389
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.62m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent sized tyres fitted to front and rear axles
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread uneven wear
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
  11. Pass66,654 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,654 miles
    Test number
    174027321243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,660 miles (+6,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,660 miles
    Test number
    710319853508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel needs adjusting
  13. Pass57,275 miles (+11,034)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    483437410994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,241 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,241 miles
    Test number
    749070436707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    449220295481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,461 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    231062454199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L20 HLR

Does L20 HLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 HLR is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 HLR?
The MOT on L20 HLR is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 HLR done?
L20 HLR was recorded at 207,571 km at its MOT on 20 May 2026.
Has L20 HLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 HLR has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 HLR 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 L20 HLR find?
L20 HLR passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear upper coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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