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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L3 TYSMOT history

L3 TYS is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L3 TYS white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,486 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TYS was last recorded at 150,486 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,429 miles · 13 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
7,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,486 miles
  • 2024 – 140,669 miles
  • 2023 – 133,625 miles
  • 2022 – 127,799 miles
  • 2021 – 122,181 miles
  • 2020 – 111,645 miles
  • 2019 – 104,903 miles
  • 2018 – 100,023 miles
  • 2017 – 92,842 miles
  • 2016 – 79,884 miles
  • 2015 – 70,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,486 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,486 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,486 miles
    Test number
    311530212976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail150,429 miles (+9,760)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,429 miles
    Test number
    669465882941
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,669 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,669 miles
    Test number
    443581985818
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion underneath
  4. Fail140,663 miles (+7,038)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,663 miles
    Test number
    367887801402
    • MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all stop lights staying on with dipped beam (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion underneath
  5. Pass133,625 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,625 miles
    Test number
    670585791422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail133,609 miles (+5,810)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,609 miles
    Test number
    221623436397
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass127,799 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,799 miles
    Test number
    711042660182
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear valance section damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail127,798 miles (+5,617)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,798 miles
    Test number
    781003301029
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear valance section damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror outer casing is insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is insecure
  9. Pass122,181 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,181 miles
    Test number
    610688403473
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroding
  10. Fail122,181 miles (+10,536)1 dangerous13 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,181 miles
    Test number
    192841910047
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner. metal protruding through bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill damaged and corroded. can see holes in cill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and has large hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroding
  11. Pass111,645 miles (+6,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,645 miles
    Test number
    767543168454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  12. Pass104,903 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,903 miles
    Test number
    916359142798
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Fail104,903 miles (+4,880)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,903 miles
    Test number
    376038963524
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass100,023 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,023 miles
    Test number
    327687960675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,842 miles
    Test number
    469486117059
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Fail92,842 miles (+12,958)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,842 miles
    Test number
    336669463299
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass79,884 miles (+9,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,884 miles
    Test number
    299483806674
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fouling valves, N/S & O/S
  18. Pass70,459 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    943031103523
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges + deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorating
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seatbelt slightly poor retract
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated + slight wear on edges
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Nsf + Osf + Osr tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped + slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Questions about L3 TYS

Does L3 TYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TYS is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 TYS?
The MOT on L3 TYS is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 TYS done?
L3 TYS was recorded at 150,486 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 7,815 miles a year.
Has L3 TYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TYS has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 TYS 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 TYS find?
L3 TYS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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