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Red · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L23 LGLMOT history

L23 LGL is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L23 LGL red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,130 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LGL was last recorded at 77,130 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,205 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
925 miles
Average per year
5,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,130 miles
  • 2025 – 76,205 miles
  • 2024 – 75,463 miles
  • 2023 – 73,089 miles
  • 2022 – 71,032 miles
  • 2021 – 67,239 miles
  • 2020 – 65,348 miles
  • 2019 – 59,056 miles
  • 2018 – 44,655 miles
  • 2017 – 31,125 miles
  • 2016 – 23,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system 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.

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside rear tyre perished & cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,130 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,130 miles
    Test number
    756441357228
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  2. Fail77,129 miles (+924)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    568004595381
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slight (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  3. Pass76,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    566013825925
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail76,205 miles (+742)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    417173043024
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass75,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    684702603592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail75,463 miles (+2,374)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    321538320098
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass73,089 miles (+2,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,089 miles
    Test number
    447143590694
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure
  8. Pass71,032 miles (+3,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,032 miles
    Test number
    982647126498
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass67,239 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,239 miles
    Test number
    379078968210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,348 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,348 miles
    Test number
    678131569415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,056 miles
    Test number
    104664622449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,056 miles (+14,401)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,056 miles
    Test number
    146585715822
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass44,655 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,655 miles
    Test number
    147342612905
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished & cracking
  14. Fail44,653 miles (+13,528)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    968509592289
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy burst (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished & cracking
  15. Pass31,125 miles (+7,515)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,125 miles
    Test number
    446445839481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,610 miles
    Test number
    736444569282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L23 LGL

Does L23 LGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LGL is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LGL?
The MOT on L23 LGL is valid until 26 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 LGL done?
L23 LGL was recorded at 77,130 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,711 miles a year.
Has L23 LGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LGL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 LGL 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 LGL find?
L23 LGL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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