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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 998 cc

L26 MFTMOT history

L26 MFT is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 31,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L26 MFT red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
31,338 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MFT was last recorded at 31,338 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,645 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,693 miles
Average per year
2,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,338 miles
  • 2025 – 28,645 miles
  • 2024 – 26,670 miles
  • 2023 – 24,117 miles
  • 2022 – 22,312 miles
  • 2021 – 20,771 miles
  • 2020 – 18,300 miles
  • 2019 – 15,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,338 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    31,338 miles
    Test number
    551932517800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail31,338 miles (+2,693)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,338 miles
    Test number
    256677235382
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  3. Pass28,645 miles (+1,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    666706600764
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass26,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    26,670 miles
    Test number
    174684133678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,670 miles (+2,553)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,670 miles
    Test number
    493398156064
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass24,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    24,117 miles
    Test number
    957587793101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,117 miles (+1,805)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,117 miles
    Test number
    269599492773
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass22,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    22,312 miles
    Test number
    736955612684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,312 miles (+1,541)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,312 miles
    Test number
    113840032491
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass20,771 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    20,771 miles
    Test number
    831448686589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the lowest point on the tread is 2.6mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass18,300 miles (+2,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,300 miles
    Test number
    741918335788
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass15,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    15,976 miles
    Test number
    551166651075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 MFT

Does L26 MFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MFT is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MFT?
The MOT on L26 MFT is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MFT done?
L26 MFT was recorded at 31,338 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 2,200 miles a year.
Has L26 MFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MFT has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 MFT 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 MFT find?
L26 MFT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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