
Ford Fiesta
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,398 cc
L23 HGBMOT history
L23 HGB is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,692 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 131,692 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,049 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 HGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 2 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 HGB was last recorded at 131,692 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 131,590 miles · 12 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 102 miles
- Average per year
- 8,049 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,692 miles
- 2025 – 125,266 miles
- 2024 – 119,252 miles
- 2023 – 116,148 miles
- 2022 – 110,959 miles
- 2021 – 104,797 miles
- 2020 – 96,203 miles
- 2019 – 86,621 miles
- 2018 – 75,019 miles
- 2017 – 62,983 miles
- 2016 – 51,636 miles
- 2015 – 41,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded (6.1.2 (a))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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,692 miles (+102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 131,692 miles
- Test number
- 505765356066
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Fail131,590 miles (+6,324)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,590 miles
- Test number
- 279852175020
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass125,266 miles (+6,014)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 125,266 miles
- Test number
- 761285597114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,252 miles (+3,104)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 119,252 miles
- Test number
- 960363443822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,148 miles (+106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 116,148 miles
- Test number
- 850881866404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,042 miles (+5,083)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,042 miles
- Test number
- 598441138232
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,959 miles (+138)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 110,959 miles
- Test number
- 920414983710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail110,821 miles (+6,024)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,821 miles
- Test number
- 983600311810
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,797 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 104,797 miles
- Test number
- 664683909326
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold borderline (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn borderline (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold borderline (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn borderline (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail104,797 miles (+8,594)1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,797 miles
- Test number
- 446145175081
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold borderline (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn borderline (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold borderline (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn borderline (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,203 miles (+9,582)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 96,203 miles
- Test number
- 504096842792
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,621 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 86,621 miles
- Test number
- 288169260763
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer heavily corroded
Fail86,621 miles (+11,602)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,621 miles
- Test number
- 749338937878
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer heavily corroded
Pass75,019 miles (+130)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 75,019 miles
- Test number
- 851800712365
- AdvisoryOsf tyre worn inner
- AdvisoryRear tyres low tread
Fail74,889 miles (+11,906)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,889 miles
- Test number
- 814196661121
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront pads low
- AdvisoryOsf tyre worn inner
- AdvisoryRear tyres low tread
Pass62,983 miles (+11,347)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 62,983 miles
- Test number
- 273625819757
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight stain (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust back box heavily corroded
Pass51,636 miles (+9,724)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 51,636 miles
- Test number
- 394147834001
- DangerousNSR?OSR TYRE TREAD MISSHAPEN
Pass41,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 41,912 miles
- Test number
- 968240115204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 HGB
- Does L23 HGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HGB is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 HGB?
- The MOT on L23 HGB is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 HGB done?
- L23 HGB was recorded at 131,692 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 8,049 miles a year.
- Has L23 HGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 HGB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 HGB 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 HGB find?
- L23 HGB passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded.
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