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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L25 MRLMOT history

L25 MRL is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 245,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L25 MRL white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2025
Mileage
245,215 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 MRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L25 MRL was last recorded at 245,215 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,195 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
13,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 245,215 miles
  • 2024 – 244,632 miles
  • 2023 – 239,163 miles
  • 2022 – 231,356 miles
  • 2021 – 223,184 miles
  • 2020 – 210,995 miles
  • 2019 – 202,775 miles
  • 2018 – 197,517 miles
  • 2017 – 149,099 miles
  • 2016 – 138,941 miles
  • 2015 – 104,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail245,215 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside headlight one mount broke, not insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBackbox outer skin heavily corroded

What MOT failures 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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail245,215 miles (+20)8 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,215 miles
    Test number
    216240698835
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight one mount broke, not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBackbox outer skin heavily corroded

  2. Fail245,195 miles (+563)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,195 miles
    Test number
    831910814384
    • DangerousHazards lights not working
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear wheels binding

  3. Pass244,632 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    244,632 miles
    Test number
    435563050874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail244,627 miles (+5,464)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,627 miles
    Test number
    557332559280
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass239,163 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    239,163 miles
    Test number
    788658250054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass231,356 miles (+8,172)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    231,356 miles
    Test number
    215812166189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass223,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    223,184 miles
    Test number
    713514024234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail223,184 miles (+12,189)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,184 miles
    Test number
    768241835938
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass210,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    210,995 miles
    Test number
    596271499976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail210,992 miles (+8,217)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,992 miles
    Test number
    163702608553
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

  11. Pass202,775 miles (+5,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    202,775 miles
    Test number
    344163009545
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  12. Pass197,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    197,517 miles
    Test number
    796995911053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail197,517 miles (+48,418)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,517 miles
    Test number
    316374621708
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

  14. Pass149,099 miles (+10,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,099 miles
    Test number
    283961803213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

  15. Pass138,941 miles (+34,423)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,941 miles
    Test number
    408765837169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass104,518 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,518 miles
    Test number
    795612235161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L25 MRL

Does L25 MRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 MRL expired on 23 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 MRL?
The MOT on L25 MRL expired on 23 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 MRL done?
L25 MRL was recorded at 245,215 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 13,289 miles a year.
Has L25 MRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 MRL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 MRL 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 MRL find?
L25 MRL failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 8 major defects, 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: emissions unable to be completed thick black smoke; exhaust particulate filter obviously modified; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn, and 16 more.

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