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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,596 cc

L23 LFTMOT history

L23 LFT is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 131,577 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L23 LFT red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,577 km
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LFT was last recorded at 131,577 km on 8 Apr 2026, 17,364 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,213 km · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
17,364 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,577 km
  • 2025 – 114,213 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,577 km
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are lightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper slightly loose
  • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front inner wheel arch's have signs of fouling but not at time of test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle front bush heavily worn but unable to identify how much play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rea axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil filter corroded

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, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both rear registration lights flicker when operated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,577 km (+17,364)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,577 km
    Test number
    565150609018
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are lightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper slightly loose
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front inner wheel arch's have signs of fouling but not at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle front bush heavily worn but unable to identify how much play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rea axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil filter corroded

  2. Pass114,213 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,213 km
    Test number
    651152995470
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components are lightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front inner wings have signs of fouling but not at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,205 miles (+11,747)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,205 miles
    Test number
    773558737217
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s+o/s inner wing have signs of fouling but not at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,458 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,458 miles
    Test number
    614114787968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,218 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,218 miles
    Test number
    456938560116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,183 miles (+1,628)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,183 miles
    Test number
    683756601543
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,555 miles
    Test number
    601791714725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,555 miles (+7,215)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,555 miles
    Test number
    904597957047
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass42,340 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    660712152963
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both rear registration lights flicker when operated (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail42,340 miles (+6,216)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    379329877270
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached splitter on bottem of bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both rear registration lights flicker when operated (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass36,124 miles (+7,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    273582394610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn more than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth registration plate lights flickering slightly but still illuminate plate from reasonable distance
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted that covers some of the swept area, however this does not severely limit visibility.

  12. Pass29,091 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,091 miles
    Test number
    943003403310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm at time of test!!! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm !! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail29,091 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,091 miles
    Test number
    886455934703
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm at time of test!!! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm !! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L23 LFT

Does L23 LFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LFT is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LFT?
The MOT on L23 LFT is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LFT done?
L23 LFT was recorded at 131,577 km at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
Has L23 LFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LFT has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 LFT 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 LFT find?
L23 LFT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; all steering & suspension components are lightly corroded; front bumper slightly loose, and 6 more.

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