Ford Fiesta
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,388 cc
L3 BAFMOT history
L3 BAF is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 71,799 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 BAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 BAF was last recorded at 71,799 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,799 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,799 miles
- 2024 – 70,698 miles
- 2023 – 69,399 miles
- 2022 – 68,223 miles
- 2021 – 66,570 miles
- 2020 – 64,859 miles
- 2019 – 63,075 miles
- 2018 – 59,973 miles
- 2017 – 56,865 miles
- 2016 – 53,323 miles
- 2015 – 49,257 miles
- 2014 – 45,058 miles
- 2013 – 40,616 miles
- 2012 – 36,152 miles
- 2011 – 31,998 miles
- 2010 – 28,084 miles
- 2009 – 23,984 miles
- 2008 – 19,126 miles
- 2007 – 13,869 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,799 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Underside of vehicle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s & n/s dust covers perishing
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,799 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 71,799 miles
- Test number
- 172694654312
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,799 miles (+1,101)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,799 miles
- Test number
- 241756466922
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,698 miles (+1,299)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 70,698 miles
- Test number
- 627157314682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass69,399 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 69,399 miles
- Test number
- 825037984338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail69,399 miles (+1,176)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,399 miles
- Test number
- 308785142455
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass68,223 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 68,223 miles
- Test number
- 933170066551
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail68,223 miles (+1,653)2 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,223 miles
- Test number
- 738275531953
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass66,570 miles (+1,711)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 66,570 miles
- Test number
- 337075805448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,859 miles (+1,784)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 64,859 miles
- Test number
- 609843567488
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass63,075 miles (+3,102)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 63,075 miles
- Test number
- 942125111314
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,973 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 59,973 miles
- Test number
- 344866751268
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s & n/s dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail59,969 miles (+3,104)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,969 miles
- Test number
- 513302914037
- DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both o/s & n/s bulbs (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s & n/s dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass56,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 56,865 miles
- Test number
- 907887132180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,865 miles (+3,542)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,865 miles
- Test number
- 841954276381
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Pass53,323 miles (+4,066)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 53,323 miles
- Test number
- 197688833816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,257 miles (+4,199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 49,257 miles
- Test number
- 570595046047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass45,058 miles (+4,442)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 45,058 miles
- Test number
- 259769444370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,616 miles (+4,464)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 40,616 miles
- Test number
- 978510153393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 36,152 miles
- Test number
- 169549442358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,152 miles (+4,154)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,152 miles
- Test number
- 126019642379
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass31,998 miles (+3,914)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 31,998 miles
- Test number
- 886036641381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,084 miles (+4,100)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 28,084 miles
- Test number
- 792975750344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,984 miles (+4,858)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 23,984 miles
- Test number
- 122433069374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,126 miles (+5,257)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 19,126 miles
- Test number
- 210963258309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 13,869 miles
- Test number
- 971113257376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 BAF
- Does L3 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BAF is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 BAF?
- The MOT on L3 BAF is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 BAF done?
- L3 BAF was recorded at 71,799 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,205 miles a year.
- Has L3 BAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 BAF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 BAF 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 L3 BAF find?
- L3 BAF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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