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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

L22 FRUMOT history

L22 FRU is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 20 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L22 FRU black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,490 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 FRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 FRU was last recorded at 132,490 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 8,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,140 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,350 miles
Average per year
5,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,490 miles
  • 2025 – 124,140 miles
  • 2024 – 116,684 miles
  • 2023 – 110,524 miles
  • 2022 – 106,260 miles
  • 2021 – 103,581 miles
  • 2020 – 99,146 miles
  • 2019 – 94,195 miles
  • 2018 – 86,422 miles
  • 2017 – 76,496 miles
  • 2016 – 71,870 miles
  • 2015 – 68,219 miles
  • 2014 – 64,093 miles
  • 2013 – 59,327 miles
  • 2012 – 54,517 miles
  • 2011 – 51,268 miles
  • 2010 – 47,804 miles
  • 2009 – 42,583 miles
  • 2008 – 36,657 miles
  • 2007 – 32,390 miles
  • 2006 – 27,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,490 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,490 miles (+8,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,490 miles
    Test number
    186704779663
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass124,140 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,140 miles
    Test number
    654184794330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted ALL WHEELS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail124,138 miles (+7,454)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,138 miles
    Test number
    861472044608
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted ALL WHEELS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass116,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,684 miles
    Test number
    528704469865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,672 miles (+6,148)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,672 miles
    Test number
    215031936486
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass110,524 miles (+4,264)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,524 miles
    Test number
    790394094702
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass106,260 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,260 miles
    Test number
    272740145938
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail106,259 miles (+2,678)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    859594219682
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass103,581 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,581 miles
    Test number
    888025204124
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail103,581 miles (+4,435)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,581 miles
    Test number
    254762676584
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass99,146 miles (+4,951)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    986659274112
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass94,195 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    94,195 miles
    Test number
    690627491978
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail94,195 miles (+7,773)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,195 miles
    Test number
    482629228168
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass86,422 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    452578507801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic casing broken but locks and unlock (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail86,422 miles (+9,926)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    404203645772
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic casing broken but locks and unlock (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass76,496 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,496 miles
    Test number
    629053239991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,870 miles (+3,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,870 miles
    Test number
    799350927551
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn

  18. Pass68,219 miles (+4,126)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,219 miles
    Test number
    556170785167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wheels damagad at inner edge (slight)
    • NoteExhaust is rusty
    • NoteR/n/s tyre is badly worn, perished,curbed and has a nail in the tread (unrepairable)

  19. Pass64,093 miles (+4,766)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    659757674130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/o/s tyre low on tread
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteR/n/s tyre badly curbed and perished

  20. Fail59,327 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    217413783127
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre low on tread 3mm

  21. Pass59,327 miles (+4,810)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    437543783165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre low on tread 3mm

  22. Pass54,517 miles (+3,249)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,517 miles
    Test number
    996271472142
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteR/n/s wheel bearing noisey

  23. Pass51,268 miles (+3,464)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    145581171139
    • NoteR/n/s tyre starting to perish
    • NoteSections of the exhaust system noted rusty
    • NoteSlight rumble noted from the r/n/s wheel bearing

  24. Pass47,804 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    282229870161
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteR/o/s tyre low on tread (2.5 mm ) and perished

  25. Fail47,804 miles (+5,221)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    472639270158
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteR/o/s tyre low on tread (2.5 mm ) and perished

  26. Pass42,583 miles (+5,926)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,583 miles
    Test number
    923553389193
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres low on tread and perished
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteF/n/s wheel damaged at inner rim
    • NoteFront pads appear lose

  27. Pass36,657 miles (+4,267)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,657 miles
    Test number
    474333288170
    • NoteF/n/s tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteMost tyres perished and 70% worn

  28. Pass32,390 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    124150787122
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteR/o/s tyre low on tread

  29. Fail32,390 miles (+5,231)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    353300487119
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteR/o/s tyre low on tread

  30. Pass27,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,159 miles
    Test number
    192621896114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 FRU

Does L22 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 FRU is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 FRU?
The MOT on L22 FRU is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 FRU done?
L22 FRU was recorded at 132,490 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
Has L22 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 FRU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 FRU 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 L22 FRU find?
L22 FRU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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