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White · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L31 HRLMOT history

L31 HRL is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 14 Jun 2013. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

L31 HRL white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,139 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 HRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 HRL was last recorded at 135,139 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 19,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,077 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
19,062 miles
Average per year
11,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,139 miles
  • 2024 – 116,077 miles
  • 2023 – 109,059 miles
  • 2022 – 91,209 miles
  • 2021 – 80,591 miles
  • 2020 – 69,824 miles
  • 2019 – 57,826 miles
  • 2018 – 45,482 miles
  • 2017 – 33,307 miles
  • 2016 – 25,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,139 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,139 miles
    Test number
    341124128475
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail135,139 miles (+19,062)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,139 miles
    Test number
    879165381909
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass116,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    408369560603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail116,077 miles (+7,018)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    826208703763
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass109,059 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,059 miles
    Test number
    144721105254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail109,058 miles (+17,849)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,058 miles
    Test number
    690336238217
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively BRAKE CALIPER-FLEXIE HOSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass91,209 miles (+10,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,209 miles
    Test number
    366064247538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass80,591 miles (+10,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,591 miles
    Test number
    522682421495
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass69,824 miles (+11,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,824 miles
    Test number
    651164307070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass57,826 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,826 miles
    Test number
    450275433256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  11. Fail57,825 miles (+12,343)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,825 miles
    Test number
    417483723487
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  12. Pass45,482 miles (+12,175)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    705465388918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,307 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,307 miles
    Test number
    526430383271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,094 miles
    Test number
    676789084281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 HRL

Does L31 HRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 HRL expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 HRL?
The MOT on L31 HRL expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 HRL done?
L31 HRL was recorded at 135,139 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 11,756 miles a year.
Has L31 HRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 HRL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 HRL 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 HRL find?
L31 HRL passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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