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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

L31 LYFMOT history

L31 LYF is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

L31 LYF red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,539 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LYF was last recorded at 101,539 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 6,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,154 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,385 miles
Average per year
6,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,539 miles
  • 2025 – 95,154 miles
  • 2024 – 88,060 miles
  • 2023 – 77,452 miles
  • 2022 – 73,804 miles
  • 2021 – 72,460 miles
  • 2020 – 72,445 miles
  • 2019 – 65,915 miles
  • 2018 – 57,357 miles
  • 2017 – 46,160 miles
  • 2016 – 39,834 miles
  • 2015 – 31,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,539 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,539 miles (+6,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,539 miles
    Test number
    776343232784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass95,154 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    357854060385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,060 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,060 miles
    Test number
    956578743462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,850 miles (+10,398)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,850 miles
    Test number
    540694564771
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  5. Pass77,452 miles (+3,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,452 miles
    Test number
    988716088258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass73,804 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,804 miles
    Test number
    756677829173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,460 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    401483563677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    915304194707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,445 miles (+6,530)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    608085932984
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass65,915 miles (+8,558)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,915 miles
    Test number
    743732278988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,357 miles (+11,197)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    831400947521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    198692799222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,160 miles (+6,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    614355227784
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass39,834 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,834 miles
    Test number
    589971060526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,182 miles
    Test number
    686378049586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 LYF

Does L31 LYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LYF is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LYF?
The MOT on L31 LYF is valid until 20 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 LYF done?
L31 LYF was recorded at 101,539 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 6,514 miles a year.
Has L31 LYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LYF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 LYF 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 LYF find?
L31 LYF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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