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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

L31 XLSMOT history

L31 XLS is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L31 XLS black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,890 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 XLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 XLS was last recorded at 81,890 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 6,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,702 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,188 miles
Average per year
6,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,890 miles
  • 2025 – 75,702 miles
  • 2024 – 67,245 miles
  • 2023 – 60,567 miles
  • 2022 – 51,836 miles
  • 2021 – 42,757 miles
  • 2020 – 40,833 miles
  • 2019 – 33,815 miles
  • 2018 – 24,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,890 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,890 miles (+6,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    778911934966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass75,702 miles (+8,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    629173117449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass67,245 miles (+6,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    954219597085
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass60,567 miles (+8,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,567 miles
    Test number
    641975462158
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass51,836 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    862272120411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,819 miles (+9,062)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,819 miles
    Test number
    479260483818
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass42,757 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,757 miles
    Test number
    334430190355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,833 miles (+7,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,833 miles
    Test number
    850346491505
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass33,815 miles (+9,295)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,815 miles
    Test number
    410406915893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,520 miles
    Test number
    737226920059
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn close to legal limit.

Questions about L31 XLS

Does L31 XLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 XLS is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 XLS?
The MOT on L31 XLS is valid until 24 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 XLS done?
L31 XLS was recorded at 81,890 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
Has L31 XLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 XLS has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L31 XLS 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 XLS find?
L31 XLS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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