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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,388 cc

L3 BHGMOT history

L3 BHG is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

L3 BHG black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,827 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BHG was last recorded at 63,827 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,522 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,305 miles
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,827 miles
  • 2025 – 62,522 miles
  • 2024 – 61,443 miles
  • 2023 – 59,748 miles
  • 2022 – 58,473 miles
  • 2021 – 56,829 miles
  • 2020 – 56,040 miles
  • 2019 – 53,560 miles
  • 2018 – 50,046 miles
  • 2017 – 47,714 miles
  • 2016 – 45,010 miles
  • 2015 – 41,338 miles
  • 2014 – 34,733 miles
  • 2013 – 27,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,827 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,827 miles
    Test number
    708209656382
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail63,827 miles (+1,305)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,827 miles
    Test number
    224449245147
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass62,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,522 miles
    Test number
    607098614418
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail62,520 miles (+1,077)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,520 miles
    Test number
    819411310367
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass61,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    61,443 miles
    Test number
    471778728827
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail61,443 miles (+1,695)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,443 miles
    Test number
    846141387042
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,748 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,748 miles
    Test number
    310270438820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,473 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,473 miles
    Test number
    307715032233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, spot of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail58,473 miles (+1,644)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,473 miles
    Test number
    518606929543
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, spot of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass56,829 miles (+789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    56,829 miles
    Test number
    754306656332
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has a spot of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass56,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    501163760380
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail56,040 miles (+2,480)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    595475184385
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass53,560 miles (+3,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    365206000998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass50,046 miles (+2,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,046 miles
    Test number
    975233526475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle has slight play in a bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle has slight play in a bush

  15. Pass47,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    725597919493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail47,714 miles (+2,704)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    972470914766
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass45,010 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,010 miles
    Test number
    944586792022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Fail45,010 miles (+3,672)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,010 miles
    Test number
    424258305843
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass41,338 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,338 miles
    Test number
    266555125425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail41,338 miles (+6,605)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,338 miles
    Test number
    816455925162
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass34,733 miles (+7,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,733 miles
    Test number
    177929054400
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,200 miles
    Test number
    418731763008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 BHG

Does L3 BHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BHG is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BHG?
The MOT on L3 BHG is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BHG done?
L3 BHG was recorded at 63,827 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has L3 BHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BHG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 BHG 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 BHG find?
L3 BHG passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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