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Ford Fiesta

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

L26 LXYMOT history

L26 LXY is a grey petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L26 LXY grey Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,545 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 LXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 LXY was last recorded at 94,545 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,511 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
5,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,545 miles
  • 2025 – 87,666 miles
  • 2024 – 81,521 miles
  • 2023 – 75,555 miles
  • 2022 – 73,204 miles
  • 2021 – 69,656 miles
  • 2020 – 66,370 miles
  • 2019 – 62,440 miles
  • 2018 – 59,301 miles
  • 2017 – 54,494 miles
  • 2016 – 50,850 miles
  • 2015 – 48,641 miles
  • 2014 – 33,793 miles
  • 2013 – 18,457 miles
  • 2012 – 9,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,545 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAdvise the driver on damage to the front bumperRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,545 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    524739111366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise the driver on damage to the front bumper
  2. Fail94,511 miles (+6,845)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,511 miles
    Test number
    844794041928
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise the driver on damage to the front bumper
  3. Pass87,666 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,666 miles
    Test number
    753365718791
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly corroded
  4. Fail87,666 miles (+16)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,666 miles
    Test number
    112272320657
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly corroded
  5. Fail87,650 miles (+6,129)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    676106502155
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheels inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass81,521 miles (+5,966)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    996176511906
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust supports are corroded
  7. Pass75,555 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    701674827961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,554 miles (+2,350)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    136072831474
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass73,204 miles (+3,548)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,204 miles
    Test number
    212681341512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/4mm/2mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/3mm/1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass69,656 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    127526728499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,370 miles (+3,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,370 miles
    Test number
    419368794768
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFree play in handbrake lever
    • AdvisoryLight knock from steering column
  12. Pass62,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,440 miles
    Test number
    510436654569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,440 miles (+3,139)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,440 miles
    Test number
    131999077972
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass59,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    695113996913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,301 miles (+4,807)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    658483459077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn close to legal limit, wearing excessively on inner edge. slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass54,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    875735034183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Fail54,494 miles (+3,644)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    468761620198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass50,850 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,850 miles
    Test number
    537042320828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass48,641 miles (+14,848)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,641 miles
    Test number
    931595829746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,793 miles (+15,336)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,793 miles
    Test number
    897767054362
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  21. Pass18,457 miles (+5,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,457 miles
    Test number
    535715963327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  22. Pass13,036 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,036 miles
    Test number
    658400173033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,970 miles
    Test number
    689835062089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 LXY

Does L26 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LXY is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 LXY?
The MOT on L26 LXY is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 LXY done?
L26 LXY was recorded at 94,545 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,864 miles a year.
Has L26 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 LXY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 LXY 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 LXY find?
L26 LXY passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn; advise the driver on damage to the front bumper.

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