Ford Fiesta
Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,299 cc
L288 FTGMOT history
L288 FTG is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 53,163 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,282 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L288 FTG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 26 May 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L288 FTG was last recorded at 53,163 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 53,153 miles · 10 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 2,282 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 53,163 miles
- 2023 – 44,774 miles
- 2022 – 41,152 miles
- 2021 – 40,965 miles
- 2019 – 36,039 miles
- 2018 – 27,276 miles
- 2017 – 23,533 miles
- 2016 – 23,124 miles
- 2015 – 19,763 miles
- 2014 – 16,385 miles
- 2013 – 13,973 miles
- 2012 – 13,555 miles
- 2011 – 13,174 miles
- 2010 – 12,889 miles
- 2009 – 12,603 miles
- 2008 – 12,146 miles
- 2007 – 11,756 miles
- 2006 – 11,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,163 miles
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front TRACK ROD END GETTING RUSTY ON NUTRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,163 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 53,163 miles
- Test number
- 551536899670
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front TRACK ROD END GETTING RUSTY ON NUT
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail53,153 miles (+513)9 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,153 miles
- Test number
- 801642621653
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering ram leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front TRACK ROD END GETTING RUSTY ON NUT
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail52,640 miles (+7,866)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,640 miles
- Test number
- 380743828854
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear silencer missing
Pass44,774 miles (+3,622)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 44,774 miles
- Test number
- 431497207843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass41,152 miles (+187)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 41,152 miles
- Test number
- 248406551650
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass40,965 miles (+6)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 40,965 miles
- Test number
- 819195662223
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail40,959 miles (+4,920)1 major2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,959 miles
- Test number
- 251898529526
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass36,039 miles (+8,763)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 36,039 miles
- Test number
- 561719984547
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass27,276 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 27,276 miles
- Test number
- 975017711912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,257 miles (+3,724)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,257 miles
- Test number
- 489019998131
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass23,533 miles (+409)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 23,533 miles
- Test number
- 983945641436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,124 miles (+3,361)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 23,124 miles
- Test number
- 759376718092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight oil seepage from rocker cover area
Pass19,763 miles (+3)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 19,763 miles
- Test number
- 599498815105
- NoteCorrossion on o/s outer sill and floor pan
- NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit
Fail19,760 miles (+3,375)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,760 miles
- Test number
- 976357815175
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteCorrossion on o/s outer sill and floor pan
- NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit
Pass16,385 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 16,385 miles
- Test number
- 658649714156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteCorrossion on suspension components
- NoteHeavy corrossion on o/s floor pan and outer sill
Fail16,382 miles (+2,409)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,382 miles
- Test number
- 377039714100
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteCorrossion on suspension components
- NoteHeavy corrossion on o/s floor pan and outer sill
Pass13,973 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 13,973 miles
- Test number
- 698550923122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,965 miles (+410)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,965 miles
- Test number
- 318419013118
- FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass13,555 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 13,555 miles
- Test number
- 677851622167
- NoteCoolant level low
Fail13,555 miles (+381)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,555 miles
- Test number
- 558261522172
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteCoolant level low
Pass13,174 miles (+285)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 13,174 miles
- Test number
- 497157011131
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth front suspension arms corroded
- NoteO/s outer sill corroded
Pass12,889 miles (+286)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 12,889 miles
- Test number
- 601907810183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,603 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 12,603 miles
- Test number
- 914238519134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,146 miles (+390)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 12,146 miles
- Test number
- 990793418134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,756 miles (+570)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 11,756 miles
- Test number
- 582054517160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 11,186 miles
- Test number
- 660136616100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L288 FTG
- Does L288 FTG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L288 FTG expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L288 FTG?
- The MOT on L288 FTG expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L288 FTG done?
- L288 FTG was recorded at 53,163 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 2,282 miles a year.
- Has L288 FTG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L288 FTG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L288 FTG 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 L288 FTG find?
- L288 FTG passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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