Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc
L26 BYDMOT history
L26 BYD is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 25 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,379 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 98,379 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 BYD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 25 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 BYD was last recorded at 98,379 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 9,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,944 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,435 miles
- Average per year
- 7,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,379 miles
- 2025 – 88,944 miles
- 2024 – 77,574 miles
- 2023 – 70,452 miles
- 2022 – 64,029 miles
- 2020 – 62,732 miles
- 2019 – 49,734 miles
- 2018 – 39,807 miles
- 2017 – 34,892 miles
- 2016 – 30,280 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,379 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 23 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,379 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 98,379 miles
- Test number
- 419844612867
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail98,379 miles (+9,435)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,379 miles
- Test number
- 486844213091
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass88,944 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 88,944 miles
- Test number
- 834839712878
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail88,929 miles (+11,355)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,929 miles
- Test number
- 298762263366
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass77,574 miles (+7,122)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 77,574 miles
- Test number
- 865242886667
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 70,452 miles
- Test number
- 367507681782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,452 miles (+6,423)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,452 miles
- Test number
- 273224189051
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,029 miles (+1,297)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 64,029 miles
- Test number
- 475951008034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 62,732 miles
- Test number
- 362576156076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,732 miles (+12,998)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,732 miles
- Test number
- 500981956027
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass49,734 miles (+9,927)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 49,734 miles
- Test number
- 248513545917
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass39,807 miles (+4,915)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 39,807 miles
- Test number
- 240058149221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,892 miles (+4,612)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 34,892 miles
- Test number
- 333830116639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 30,280 miles
- Test number
- 684553574683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 BYD
- Does L26 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 BYD is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 BYD?
- The MOT on L26 BYD is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 BYD done?
- L26 BYD was recorded at 98,379 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 7,212 miles a year.
- Has L26 BYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 BYD has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 BYD 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 L26 BYD find?
- L26 BYD passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.
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