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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,596 cc

L23 BOWMOT history

L23 BOW is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 15 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 87,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L23 BOW blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,563 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
15 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BOW was last recorded at 87,563 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,605 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,958 miles
Average per year
6,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,563 miles
  • 2024 – 83,605 miles
  • 2023 – 78,223 miles
  • 2022 – 70,931 miles
  • 2021 – 56,904 miles
  • 2020 – 50,878 miles
  • 2019 – 46,602 miles
  • 2018 – 39,897 miles
  • 2017 – 31,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,563 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,563 miles (+3,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    128632791636
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,605 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,605 miles
    Test number
    802593399224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,223 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,223 miles
    Test number
    262768266975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,931 miles (+14,027)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,931 miles
    Test number
    627341812509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,904 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,904 miles
    Test number
    168934963120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail56,889 miles (+6,011)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,889 miles
    Test number
    953523293540
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,878 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,878 miles
    Test number
    692189708565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,602 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,602 miles
    Test number
    209269417802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,897 miles (+8,493)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,897 miles
    Test number
    936707166193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,404 miles
    Test number
    164888177433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Questions about L23 BOW

Does L23 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BOW is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BOW?
The MOT on L23 BOW 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 L23 BOW done?
L23 BOW was recorded at 87,563 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,182 miles a year.
Has L23 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BOW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 BOW 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 BOW find?
L23 BOW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive underside; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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