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Ford Fiesta

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L31 TECMOT history

L31 TEC is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 105,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L31 TEC black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
105,297 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 TEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 TEC was last recorded at 105,297 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,297 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,297 miles
  • 2025 – 91,663 miles
  • 2024 – 85,060 miles
  • 2023 – 83,660 miles
  • 2022 – 78,209 miles
  • 2021 – 74,347 miles
  • 2020 – 71,833 miles
  • 2019 – 68,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,297 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    105,297 miles
    Test number
    903798551380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,297 miles (+13,634)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,297 miles
    Test number
    914137190920
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass91,663 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    224635485360
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Fail91,663 miles (+6,603)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    626072645411
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass85,060 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    655604060110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,660 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,660 miles
    Test number
    880762851762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,209 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,209 miles
    Test number
    255927052713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,347 miles (+2,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,347 miles
    Test number
    717483495215
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn slightly inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass71,833 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,833 miles
    Test number
    632054195005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    208374769273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,500 miles (+626)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    980800310962
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit mean absorption coefficient 0.87 1/m (plate 0.5) (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  12. Pass67,874 miles (+53)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    767881720457
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Fail67,821 miles2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    540076633455
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Questions about L31 TEC

Does L31 TEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TEC is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 TEC?
The MOT on L31 TEC is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 TEC done?
L31 TEC was recorded at 105,297 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,805 miles a year.
Has L31 TEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 TEC has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 TEC 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 TEC find?
L31 TEC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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