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Ford Fiesta

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,499 cc

L40 BLLMOT history

L40 BLL is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 5 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L40 BLL black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,889 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BLL was last recorded at 127,889 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 7,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,262 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,627 miles
Average per year
8,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,889 miles
  • 2025 – 120,262 miles
  • 2024 – 111,160 miles
  • 2023 – 102,866 miles
  • 2022 – 92,793 miles
  • 2021 – 85,149 miles
  • 2020 – 76,087 miles
  • 2019 – 65,648 miles
  • 2018 – 56,827 miles
  • 2017 – 48,252 miles
  • 2016 – 44,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very smooth on inner edge, advise replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded/deteriorated.

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.

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,889 miles (+7,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,889 miles
    Test number
    160735832931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very smooth on inner edge, advise replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded/deteriorated.

  2. Pass120,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,262 miles
    Test number
    807144754927
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Fail120,261 miles (+9,101)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,261 miles
    Test number
    355753580030
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass111,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,160 miles
    Test number
    872082982312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,159 miles (+8,293)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,159 miles
    Test number
    443743704376
    • 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))

  6. Pass102,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,866 miles
    Test number
    479149908535
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Fail102,865 miles (+10,072)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,865 miles
    Test number
    902246020858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass92,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    105198972554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN PEELING

  9. Fail92,791 miles (+7,642)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,791 miles
    Test number
    192147001544
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN PEELING

  10. Pass85,149 miles (+9,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,149 miles
    Test number
    458935919968
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front lower ball joint

  11. Pass76,087 miles (+10,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,087 miles
    Test number
    137963342750
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  12. Pass65,648 miles (+8,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,648 miles
    Test number
    851681084166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass56,827 miles (+8,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,827 miles
    Test number
    452444112940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass48,252 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,252 miles
    Test number
    833230293944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,555 miles (+2,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,555 miles
    Test number
    991242019351
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  16. Pass44,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,526 miles
    Test number
    222244471831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 BLL

Does L40 BLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BLL is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 BLL?
The MOT on L40 BLL is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 BLL done?
L40 BLL was recorded at 127,889 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 8,558 miles a year.
Has L40 BLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 BLL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 BLL 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 L40 BLL find?
L40 BLL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge.; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very smooth on inner edge, advise replacement asap., and 1 more.

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