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Ford Fiesta

Yellow · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L31 BYCMOT history

L31 BYC is a yellow diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L31 BYC yellow Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,056 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BYC was last recorded at 88,056 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,877 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
179 miles
Average per year
6,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,056 miles
  • 2025 – 78,660 miles
  • 2024 – 70,067 miles
  • 2023 – 63,666 miles
  • 2022 – 57,437 miles
  • 2021 – 52,592 miles
  • 2020 – 49,093 miles
  • 2019 – 42,569 miles
  • 2018 – 35,378 miles
  • 2017 – 29,066 miles
  • 2016 – 22,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,056 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring rubber mounting deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring rubber mounting deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBack box heat shield looseRecorded 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,056 miles (+179)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,056 miles
    Test number
    134886912066
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring rubber mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring rubber mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose

  2. Fail87,877 miles (+9,217)1 major2 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    276723900187
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring rubber mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring rubber mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose

  3. Pass78,660 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    432923215609
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded

  4. Fail78,660 miles (+8,593)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    508649589312
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded

  5. Pass70,067 miles (+1,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,067 miles
    Test number
    591859656615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass68,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    889066394083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,805 miles (+5,139)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    962574796724
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass63,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,666 miles
    Test number
    111155561695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,666 miles (+6,229)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,666 miles
    Test number
    702250423195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,437 miles
    Test number
    464600356655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,437 miles (+4,845)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,437 miles
    Test number
    141410930476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass52,592 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    159817695021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,093 miles
    Test number
    575512551048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,093 miles (+6,524)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,093 miles
    Test number
    910754591441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass42,569 miles (+7,191)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,569 miles
    Test number
    490763114252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,378 miles (+6,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,378 miles
    Test number
    590381250182
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass29,066 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,066 miles
    Test number
    291037538208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,141 miles
    Test number
    788970542642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,136 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,136 miles
    Test number
    323542856204
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 1.5 limit mean is 3.2 (7.4.B.3a)

Questions about L31 BYC

Does L31 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BYC is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BYC?
The MOT on L31 BYC is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BYC done?
L31 BYC was recorded at 88,056 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,465 miles a year.
Has L31 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BYC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 BYC 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 BYC find?
L31 BYC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 14 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 11 more.

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