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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

L23 PAFMOT history

L23 PAF is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L23 PAF blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,999 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 PAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 PAF was last recorded at 121,999 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,996 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,999 miles
  • 2025 – 120,346 miles
  • 2024 – 116,125 miles
  • 2023 – 111,833 miles
  • 2022 – 109,032 miles
  • 2021 – 103,721 miles
  • 2020 – 97,202 miles
  • 2019 – 89,205 miles
  • 2018 – 81,337 miles
  • 2017 – 76,339 miles
  • 2016 – 66,920 miles
  • 2015 – 56,801 miles
  • 2014 – 46,216 miles
  • 2013 – 35,284 miles
  • 2012 – 26,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,999 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,999 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,999 miles
    Test number
    896242662993
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,996 miles (+1,650)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,996 miles
    Test number
    964577248310
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,346 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,346 miles
    Test number
    368571659923
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail120,346 miles (+4,221)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,346 miles
    Test number
    290622139770
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,125 miles
    Test number
    720519327770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,124 miles (+4,291)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    105729927776
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass111,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,833 miles
    Test number
    406807904817
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail111,833 miles (+2,801)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,833 miles
    Test number
    778065195855
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass109,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,032 miles
    Test number
    419520644333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail109,032 miles (+5,311)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,032 miles
    Test number
    804522319152
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass103,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,721 miles
    Test number
    694369192784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,721 miles (+6,519)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,721 miles
    Test number
    231020167873
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass97,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,202 miles
    Test number
    330889202876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail97,202 miles (+7,997)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,202 miles
    Test number
    884011067845
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass89,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    636004520514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,205 miles (+7,868)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    264415439264
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass81,337 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,337 miles
    Test number
    625134099281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,336 miles (+4,997)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,336 miles
    Test number
    508088532335
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass76,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    263166863049
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  20. Fail76,339 miles (+9,419)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    721294111239
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  21. Pass66,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    191312908200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail66,920 miles (+10,119)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    892262621918
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,801 miles (+10,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,801 miles
    Test number
    848175155129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass46,216 miles (+10,932)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    445744454191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    265809053408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,284 miles (+9,226)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    267729453122
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass26,058 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,058 miles
    Test number
    658703462128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

Questions about L23 PAF

Does L23 PAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 PAF is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 PAF?
The MOT on L23 PAF is valid until 21 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 PAF done?
L23 PAF was recorded at 121,999 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,921 miles a year.
Has L23 PAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 PAF has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 PAF 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 PAF find?
L23 PAF passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring worn; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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