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White · Petrol · 2018 · 998 cc

L23 CGNMOT history

L23 CGN is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 87,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L23 CGN white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,103 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
1 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CGN was last recorded at 87,103 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,088 miles · 31 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
11,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,103 miles
  • 2025 – 87,088 miles
  • 2024 – 76,655 miles
  • 2023 – 66,584 miles
  • 2022 – 51,960 miles
  • 2021 – 34,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,103 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp clip brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Rear tail lights and reflectors are tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 28 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,103 miles (+15)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,103 miles
    Test number
    777254572510
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp clip broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield missing
  2. Fail87,088 miles (+10,433)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,088 miles
    Test number
    502055192557
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp clip broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield missing
  3. Pass76,655 miles (+10,071)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,655 miles
    Test number
    785260876104
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass66,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    515840934687
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tail lights and reflectors are tinted
  5. Fail66,584 miles (+14,624)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    171784810119
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tail lights and reflectors are tinted
  6. Pass51,960 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,960 miles
    Test number
    240252177268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,464 miles (+9,979)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,464 miles
    Test number
    300081975449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,485 miles
    Test number
    780289583666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L23 CGN

Does L23 CGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CGN is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CGN?
The MOT on L23 CGN is valid until 6 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 CGN done?
L23 CGN was recorded at 87,103 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 11,206 miles a year.
Has L23 CGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CGN has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 CGN 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 CGN find?
L23 CGN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust heatshield missing; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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