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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L31 BSTMOT history

L31 BST is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 92,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L31 BST black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,237 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BST was last recorded at 92,237 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,151 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,086 miles
Average per year
5,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,237 miles
  • 2025 – 87,151 miles
  • 2024 – 84,759 miles
  • 2023 – 81,528 miles
  • 2022 – 73,117 miles
  • 2021 – 68,925 miles
  • 2020 – 64,955 miles
  • 2019 – 56,296 miles
  • 2018 – 49,566 miles
  • 2017 – 41,409 miles
  • 2016 – 34,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,237 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,237 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,237 miles
    Test number
    300641258285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,151 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    619359787223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,759 miles (+3,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,759 miles
    Test number
    909188907254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass81,528 miles (+8,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,528 miles
    Test number
    866952784836
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
  5. Pass73,117 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    359125562594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,925 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,925 miles
    Test number
    123470152854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,955 miles (+8,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,955 miles
    Test number
    201216538224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass56,296 miles (+6,730)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    896703757792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the front exhaust flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass49,566 miles (+8,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    656284607053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass41,409 miles (+6,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,409 miles
    Test number
    968065941785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass34,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,713 miles
    Test number
    225107241291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 BST

Does L31 BST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BST is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BST?
The MOT on L31 BST 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 L31 BST done?
L31 BST was recorded at 92,237 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,920 miles a year.
Has L31 BST ever failed its MOT?
No. L31 BST has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L31 BST 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 BST find?
L31 BST passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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