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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,398 cc

L23 TRUMOT history

L23 TRU is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 7 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

L23 TRU blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
96,487 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 TRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 TRU was last recorded at 96,487 miles on 26 May 2026, 6,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,011 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,476 miles
Average per year
5,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,487 miles
  • 2025 – 90,011 miles
  • 2024 – 84,395 miles
  • 2023 – 79,442 miles
  • 2022 – 72,516 miles
  • 2021 – 62,821 miles
  • 2020 – 50,832 miles
  • 2019 – 40,960 miles
  • 2018 – 32,602 miles
  • 2017 – 22,185 miles
  • 2016 – 20,751 miles
  • 2014 – 19,256 miles
  • 2013 – 17,180 miles
  • 2012 – 13,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,487 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,487 miles (+6,476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    96,487 miles
    Test number
    343164476059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    265636233486
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail90,011 miles (+5,616)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    791334723100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,395 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,395 miles
    Test number
    787797428818
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail84,371 miles (+4,929)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    217924081268
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass79,442 miles (+6,926)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    225384448271
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,516 miles (+9,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    503516933852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass62,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,821 miles
    Test number
    894381021295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,821 miles (+11,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,821 miles
    Test number
    187016696941
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,832 miles (+9,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,832 miles
    Test number
    676075689075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass40,960 miles (+8,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    40,960 miles
    Test number
    521225728415
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass32,602 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,602 miles
    Test number
    247065934967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,319 miles (+8,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,319 miles
    Test number
    891557977556
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass22,185 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,185 miles
    Test number
    255244061227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,751 miles
    Test number
    952757780985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,751 miles (+1,495)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,751 miles
    Test number
    652058653271
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  17. Pass19,256 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,256 miles
    Test number
    288022784153
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail19,256 miles (+2,076)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,256 miles
    Test number
    349272284140
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass17,180 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,180 miles
    Test number
    125583483144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,210 miles
    Test number
    465984572123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 TRU

Does L23 TRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 TRU is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 TRU?
The MOT on L23 TRU is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 TRU done?
L23 TRU was recorded at 96,487 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,981 miles a year.
Has L23 TRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 TRU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 TRU 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 TRU find?
L23 TRU passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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