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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

L23 LFMMOT history

L23 LFM is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L23 LFM black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,756 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LFM was last recorded at 138,756 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 15,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,641 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,115 miles
Average per year
9,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,756 miles
  • 2025 – 123,641 miles
  • 2024 – 114,092 miles
  • 2023 – 108,379 miles
  • 2022 – 98,545 miles
  • 2021 – 88,973 miles
  • 2020 – 84,548 miles
  • 2019 – 71,249 miles
  • 2018 – 60,695 miles
  • 2017 – 52,501 miles
  • 2016 – 44,313 miles
  • 2015 – 38,421 miles
  • 2014 – 29,522 miles
  • 2013 – 18,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,756 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front door check strap mounting on chassis worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coolant low and stains around thermostat housing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,756 miles
    Test number
    922853361326
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail138,746 miles (+15,105)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,746 miles
    Test number
    716632792812
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass123,641 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,641 miles
    Test number
    882447414419
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap mounting on chassis worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low and stains around thermostat housing

  4. Fail123,641 miles (+9,549)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,641 miles
    Test number
    453313380154
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap mounting on chassis worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low and stains around thermostat housing

  5. Pass114,092 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    982038526146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut / slice not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread low at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail114,092 miles (+5,713)4 major2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    728416039905
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working door mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut / slice not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread low at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose by fuel tank

  7. Pass108,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,379 miles
    Test number
    710510149552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail108,379 miles (+9,834)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,379 miles
    Test number
    105618777190
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass98,545 miles (+9,572)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,545 miles
    Test number
    824734021850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,973 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,973 miles
    Test number
    206154455587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,967 miles (+4,419)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,967 miles
    Test number
    781109862699
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass84,548 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,548 miles
    Test number
    871998294924
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall and tread

  13. Fail84,534 miles (+13,285)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,534 miles
    Test number
    521720400575
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall and tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  14. Pass71,249 miles (+10,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,249 miles
    Test number
    521827022663
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass60,695 miles (+8,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    953388870157
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth door sills covered in plastic body trims.

  16. Pass52,501 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,501 miles
    Test number
    158941557463
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDamage to both front tyre sidewalls

  17. Fail52,501 miles (+8,188)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,501 miles
    Test number
    195348359410
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracked
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDamage to both front tyre sidewalls

  18. Pass44,313 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,313 miles
    Test number
    387631164081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,421 miles (+8,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,421 miles
    Test number
    169970229904
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass29,522 miles (+10,703)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,522 miles
    Test number
    388780834403
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall damaged

  21. Pass18,819 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,819 miles
    Test number
    595131843254
    • NoteAll tyres at 2mm tread depth,low outer edges and perished

Questions about L23 LFM

Does L23 LFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LFM is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LFM?
The MOT on L23 LFM is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LFM done?
L23 LFM was recorded at 138,756 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 9,632 miles a year.
Has L23 LFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LFM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 LFM 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 LFM find?
L23 LFM passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner road wheel slightly distorted both.

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