Ford Fiesta
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc
L21 MBUMOT history
L21 MBU is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 97,918 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,813 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 MBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 31 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 MBU was last recorded at 97,918 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 8,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Mar 2018: 29,821 miles, lower than 43,318 miles on 15 May 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 89,245 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,673 miles
- Average per year
- 5,813 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,918 miles
- 2025 – 89,245 miles
- 2024 – 84,063 miles
- 2023 – 76,415 miles
- 2022 – 70,039 miles
- 2021 – 63,882 miles
- 2020 – 55,350 miles
- 2019 – 41,228 miles
- 2018 – 29,821 miles
- 2017 – 43,318 miles
- 2016 – 37,523 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,918 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Daytime running lamp has an LED bulb
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 25 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,918 miles (+8,673)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 97,918 miles
- Test number
- 106336178504
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass89,245 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 89,245 miles
- Test number
- 337645835291
- 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))
Fail89,245 miles (+5,182)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,245 miles
- Test number
- 442875178127
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
Pass84,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 84,063 miles
- Test number
- 121978977331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,063 miles (+7,648)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,063 miles
- Test number
- 381013216711
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass76,415 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 76,415 miles
- Test number
- 206713007284
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail76,415 miles (+6,376)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,415 miles
- Test number
- 103048448659
- Repaired at testNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,039 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 70,039 miles
- Test number
- 950904716803
- AdvisoryDaytime running lamp has an LED bulb
- 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))
Fail70,037 miles (+6,155)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,037 miles
- Test number
- 457294878224
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryDaytime running lamp has an LED bulb
- 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))
Pass63,882 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 63,882 miles
- Test number
- 683357241087
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged and rear arch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail63,882 miles (+8,532)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,882 miles
- Test number
- 311171534129
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged and rear arch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass55,350 miles (+14,122)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 55,350 miles
- Test number
- 401108850274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,228 miles (+11,407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 41,228 miles
- Test number
- 436354014907
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass29,821 miles (-13,497)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 29,821 miles
- Test number
- 625493018394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,318 miles (+5,795)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 43,318 miles
- Test number
- 603178263893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 37,523 miles
- Test number
- 641903187443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 MBU
- Does L21 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MBU is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 MBU?
- The MOT on L21 MBU is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 MBU done?
- L21 MBU was recorded at 97,918 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,813 miles a year.
- Has L21 MBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 MBU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L21 MBU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L21 MBU find?
- L21 MBU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear nail in tyre.
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