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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L31 BMHMOT history

L31 BMH is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L31 BMH red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,635 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BMH was last recorded at 119,635 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 14,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,043 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,592 miles
Average per year
8,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,635 miles
  • 2025 – 105,043 miles
  • 2024 – 86,386 miles
  • 2023 – 72,957 miles
  • 2022 – 66,126 miles
  • 2021 – 61,835 miles
  • 2020 – 60,622 miles
  • 2019 – 57,196 miles
  • 2018 – 49,696 miles
  • 2017 – 44,176 miles
  • 2016 – 36,849 miles
  • 2015 – 28,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,635 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,635 miles (+14,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,635 miles
    Test number
    540628712153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass105,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,043 miles
    Test number
    432003239480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,043 miles (+18,657)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,043 miles
    Test number
    208625916988
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  4. Pass86,386 miles (+13,429)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    774877812605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,957 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    685494180403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,126 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    835155847200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,835 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    952956803515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,831 miles (+1,209)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,831 miles
    Test number
    762040727227
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,622 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,622 miles
    Test number
    205485934514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,196 miles
    Test number
    498193978653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,196 miles (+7,500)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,196 miles
    Test number
    502885980809
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass49,696 miles (+5,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,696 miles
    Test number
    959583566251
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre 2.8mm / n/s/f tyre 2.5mm / both rear tyres perishing bad / o/s/r spring corroding
  13. Pass44,176 miles (+7,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,176 miles
    Test number
    425414897600
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
  14. Pass36,849 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,849 miles
    Test number
    544088860975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,363 miles
    Test number
    491504547168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L31 BMH

Does L31 BMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BMH is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BMH?
The MOT on L31 BMH is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BMH done?
L31 BMH was recorded at 119,635 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,637 miles a year.
Has L31 BMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BMH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 BMH 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 L31 BMH find?
L31 BMH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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