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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,242 cc

L23 DBHMOT history

L23 DBH is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L23 DBH red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,553 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DBH was last recorded at 148,553 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,605 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
948 miles
Average per year
7,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,553 miles
  • 2024 – 147,554 miles
  • 2023 – 146,906 miles
  • 2022 – 138,335 miles
  • 2021 – 126,449 miles
  • 2020 – 122,077 miles
  • 2019 – 114,841 miles
  • 2017 – 113,833 miles
  • 2016 – 98,165 miles
  • 2015 – 85,861 miles
  • 2014 – 74,753 miles
  • 2013 – 62,446 miles
  • 2012 – 49,783 miles
  • 2011 – 38,756 miles
  • 2010 – 28,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,553 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Both headlight lenses deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Damage to both rear Quarters

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,553 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,553 miles
    Test number
    890745646029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,605 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    147,605 miles
    Test number
    153709291368
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryDamage to both rear Quarters
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn Both sides , thickness reduced. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail147,554 miles (+648)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,554 miles
    Test number
    561789110770
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryDamage to both rear Quarters
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass146,906 miles (+8,571)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,906 miles
    Test number
    978715669303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,335 miles (+11,886)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,335 miles
    Test number
    746795185231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,449 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,449 miles
    Test number
    586830644617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,077 miles (+7,236)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,077 miles
    Test number
    453418958814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,841 miles (+1,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,841 miles
    Test number
    607043471833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    885020279449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,833 miles (+15,668)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    228454450811
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass98,165 miles (+12,304)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,165 miles
    Test number
    734683528392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,861 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    277368445198
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass85,861 miles (+11,108)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    679988845194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,753 miles (+12,307)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    285609344412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber bumpstops split

  15. Pass62,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,446 miles
    Test number
    679220053181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail62,446 miles (+12,663)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,446 miles
    Test number
    797460553109
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass49,783 miles (+11,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,783 miles
    Test number
    667942352167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass38,756 miles (+9,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    856513611143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,907 miles
    Test number
    242906510144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 DBH

Does L23 DBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DBH is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DBH?
The MOT on L23 DBH is valid until 2 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 DBH done?
L23 DBH was recorded at 148,553 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 7,648 miles a year.
Has L23 DBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DBH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 DBH 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 DBH find?
L23 DBH passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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