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Ford Fiesta

Yellow · Diesel · 2013 · 1,499 cc

L23 BDNMOT history

L23 BDN is a yellow diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 89,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

L23 BDN yellow Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,824 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BDN was last recorded at 89,824 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 6,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,184 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,640 miles
Average per year
3,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,824 miles
  • 2025 – 83,184 miles
  • 2023 – 78,145 miles
  • 2022 – 73,520 miles
  • 2021 – 71,124 miles
  • 2020 – 63,400 miles
  • 2019 – 57,192 miles
  • 2016 – 52,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,824 miles
    Test number
    697319444214
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,820 miles (+6,636)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    175584321480
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,184 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,184 miles
    Test number
    848165295187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,145 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,145 miles
    Test number
    917521187023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,520 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    362387213803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    221666258969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,492 miles (+2,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    380494292933
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,124 miles
    Test number
    172077897358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,124 miles (+7,724)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,124 miles
    Test number
    911777593760
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass63,400 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    357642006737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,192 miles (+4,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,192 miles
    Test number
    527944068298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass52,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,373 miles
    Test number
    251949627142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BDN

Does L23 BDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BDN is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BDN?
The MOT on L23 BDN is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BDN done?
L23 BDN was recorded at 89,824 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,968 miles a year.
Has L23 BDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BDN has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 BDN 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 L23 BDN find?
L23 BDN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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