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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,242 cc

L23 EAPMOT history

L23 EAP is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 45,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

L23 EAP black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
45,878 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 EAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 EAP was last recorded at 45,878 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,205 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,673 miles
Average per year
3,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,878 miles
  • 2025 – 43,205 miles
  • 2024 – 39,974 miles
  • 2023 – 36,313 miles
  • 2022 – 33,660 miles
  • 2021 – 30,924 miles
  • 2019 – 25,572 miles
  • 2018 – 19,879 miles
  • 2017 – 14,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    45,878 miles
    Test number
    370093463568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail45,878 miles (+2,673)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,878 miles
    Test number
    118753881314
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass43,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    43,205 miles
    Test number
    117986019776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail43,205 miles (+3,231)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,205 miles
    Test number
    542516774360
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass39,974 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,974 miles
    Test number
    771901790173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    116637028837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,313 miles (+2,653)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    757023729147
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass33,660 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    33,660 miles
    Test number
    175701908383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,924 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,924 miles
    Test number
    568642207552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,572 miles
    Test number
    372635588179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,572 miles (+5,693)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,572 miles
    Test number
    903229874929
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass19,879 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,879 miles
    Test number
    130468014797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    14,657 miles
    Test number
    540678101288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 EAP

Does L23 EAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 EAP is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 EAP?
The MOT on L23 EAP is valid until 31 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 EAP done?
L23 EAP was recorded at 45,878 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,646 miles a year.
Has L23 EAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 EAP has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 EAP 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 EAP find?
L23 EAP passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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