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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L21 BESMOT history

L21 BES is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L21 BES white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,863 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BES was last recorded at 155,863 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 9,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,563 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,300 miles
Average per year
11,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,863 miles
  • 2025 – 146,563 miles
  • 2024 – 130,637 miles
  • 2023 – 114,265 miles
  • 2022 – 102,377 miles
  • 2021 – 91,084 miles
  • 2020 – 83,450 miles
  • 2019 – 77,457 miles
  • 2018 – 73,147 miles
  • 2017 – 66,861 miles
  • 2016 – 58,773 miles
  • 2015 – 28,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,863 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,863 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,863 miles
    Test number
    757749944567
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,863 miles (+9,300)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,863 miles
    Test number
    489928772363
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,563 miles (+140)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,563 miles
    Test number
    904697683695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoot full

  4. Fail146,423 miles (+15,786)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,423 miles
    Test number
    219278252787
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoot full

  5. Pass130,637 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,637 miles
    Test number
    327635020327
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge, also nail in tyre--175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,637 miles (+16,372)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,637 miles
    Test number
    797603052258
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge, also nail in tyre--175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,265 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,265 miles
    Test number
    979051811553
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail114,264 miles (+11,887)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,264 miles
    Test number
    233007089288
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,377 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,377 miles
    Test number
    174391172775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing between tread block 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and outer skin on rear silencer breaking up

  10. Fail102,377 miles (+11,293)2 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,377 miles
    Test number
    770434818044
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing between tread block 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and outer skin on rear silencer breaking up

  11. Pass91,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,084 miles
    Test number
    449539390172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail91,084 miles (+7,634)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,084 miles
    Test number
    418583578504
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass83,450 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    360448437005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,457 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,457 miles
    Test number
    775104271653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,147 miles (+6,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,147 miles
    Test number
    510958599368
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing deteriorating
    • AdvisoryDrivers wiper blade slight judder/smear
    • AdvisoryMist of oil round gearbox diff area.

  16. Pass66,861 miles (+8,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,861 miles
    Test number
    559264800649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre minor surface cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating.

  17. Pass58,773 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,773 miles
    Test number
    731693519879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,516 miles (+21,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,516 miles
    Test number
    212225785718
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre 3mm, nsf tyre 2.6mm

  19. Pass28,708 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,708 miles
    Test number
    777734665075
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L21 BES

Does L21 BES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BES is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 BES?
The MOT on L21 BES is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 BES done?
L21 BES was recorded at 155,863 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 11,019 miles a year.
Has L21 BES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BES has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 BES 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 L21 BES find?
L21 BES passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front coil spring corroded.

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