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Ford Fiesta

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L25 BUFMOT history

L25 BUF is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

L25 BUF white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,963 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 BUF was last recorded at 71,963 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,374 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,589 miles
Average per year
4,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,963 miles
  • 2025 – 70,374 miles
  • 2024 – 66,271 miles
  • 2023 – 60,814 miles
  • 2022 – 55,982 miles
  • 2021 – 51,055 miles
  • 2020 – 46,973 miles
  • 2019 – 42,740 miles
  • 2018 – 38,248 miles
  • 2017 – 30,139 miles
  • 2016 – 23,662 miles
  • 2015 – 17,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,963 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,963 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    215709036342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,374 miles
    Test number
    266194287610
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail70,374 miles (+4,103)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,374 miles
    Test number
    271296420153
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass66,271 miles (+5,457)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    948151891208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition and corroded

  5. Pass60,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    721957232657
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded on base

  6. Fail60,814 miles (+4,832)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    898132008849
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded on base

  7. Pass55,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,982 miles
    Test number
    470471458279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,982 miles (+4,927)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,982 miles
    Test number
    356207051867
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass51,055 miles (+4,082)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,055 miles
    Test number
    636577991979
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and perished

  10. Pass46,973 miles (+4,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,973 miles
    Test number
    961716373148
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened perished both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass42,740 miles (+4,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,740 miles
    Test number
    610142728647
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly smearing screen

  12. Pass38,248 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,248 miles
    Test number
    620441780624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,074 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,074 miles
    Test number
    693329147176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,139 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,139 miles
    Test number
    645641174974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,662 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,662 miles
    Test number
    389121563406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,431 miles
    Test number
    239448365004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 BUF

Does L25 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 BUF is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 BUF?
The MOT on L25 BUF is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 BUF done?
L25 BUF was recorded at 71,963 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,997 miles a year.
Has L25 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 BUF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 BUF 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 L25 BUF find?
L25 BUF passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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