Ford Fiesta
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,242 cc
L23 BFGMOT history
L23 BFG is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,462 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 76,462 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 BFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 BFG was last recorded at 76,462 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 76,462 miles · 1 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,462 miles
- 2025 – 75,806 miles
- 2024 – 69,574 miles
- 2023 – 66,557 miles
- 2022 – 63,005 miles
- 2021 – 59,941 miles
- 2020 – 59,423 miles
- 2019 – 58,221 miles
- 2018 – 56,934 miles
- 2017 – 55,432 miles
- 2016 – 53,485 miles
- 2015 – 51,688 miles
- 2014 – 48,637 miles
- 2013 – 46,755 miles
- 2012 – 44,662 miles
- 2011 – 42,167 miles
- 2010 – 39,564 miles
- 2009 – 37,148 miles
- 2008 – 30,512 miles
- 2007 – 26,078 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,462 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to cylinder
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,462 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 76,462 miles
- Test number
- 899647079007
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail76,462 miles (+656)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,462 miles
- Test number
- 980566720652
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,806 miles (+6,232)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 75,806 miles
- Test number
- 124879060775
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass69,574 miles (+3,017)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 69,574 miles
- Test number
- 146638318039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,557 miles (+3,552)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 66,557 miles
- Test number
- 936807389533
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Drums (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Drums (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,005 miles (+14)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 63,005 miles
- Test number
- 833137681691
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail62,991 miles (+3,050)1 dangerous2 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,991 miles
- Test number
- 681512680557
- DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,941 miles (+518)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 59,941 miles
- Test number
- 536546708444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 59,423 miles
- Test number
- 776991183607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,423 miles (+1,202)1 dangerous8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,423 miles
- Test number
- 722654603971
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,221 miles (+1,287)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 58,221 miles
- Test number
- 571511944287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,934 miles (+1,502)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 56,934 miles
- Test number
- 980368420345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,432 miles (+1,947)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 55,432 miles
- Test number
- 596406831219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,485 miles (+1,797)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 53,485 miles
- Test number
- 263528144001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,688 miles (+3,051)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 51,688 miles
- Test number
- 199110445163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 48,637 miles
- Test number
- 628822234133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,637 miles (+1,882)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,637 miles
- Test number
- 849632134152
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,755 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,755 miles
- Test number
- 899028743149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail46,755 miles (+2,093)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,755 miles
- Test number
- 925928943151
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,662 miles (+2,495)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 44,662 miles
- Test number
- 997670152172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,167 miles (+2,603)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,167 miles
- Test number
- 236988781011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,564 miles (+2,416)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 39,564 miles
- Test number
- 114208380470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,148 miles (+6,636)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 37,148 miles
- Test number
- 282150199076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,512 miles (+4,434)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 30,512 miles
- Test number
- 621681888088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,078 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 26,078 miles
- Test number
- 434936477021
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L23 BFG
- Does L23 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BFG is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 BFG?
- The MOT on L23 BFG is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 BFG done?
- L23 BFG was recorded at 76,462 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,623 miles a year.
- Has L23 BFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 BFG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 BFG 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 BFG find?
- L23 BFG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front upper macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.
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