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White · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc

L40 GOVMOT history

L40 GOV is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 25 Jun 2014. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 64,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

L40 GOV white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
64,778 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GOV was last recorded at 64,778 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 3,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,179 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,599 miles
Average per year
4,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,778 miles
  • 2024 – 61,179 miles
  • 2023 – 58,073 miles
  • 2022 – 54,859 miles
  • 2021 – 53,075 miles
  • 2020 – 50,251 miles
  • 2019 – 41,927 miles
  • 2018 – 33,860 miles
  • 2017 – 26,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,778 miles (+3,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,778 miles
    Test number
    346297411964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass61,179 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,179 miles
    Test number
    316116441690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    887268726578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,073 miles (+3,214)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    839432225950
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass54,859 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,859 miles
    Test number
    300886485312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,075 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,075 miles
    Test number
    737039315242
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (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 Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Fail53,075 miles (+2,824)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,075 miles
    Test number
    313969063879
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (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 Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Pass50,251 miles (+8,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,251 miles
    Test number
    660473657770
    • 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))
  9. Pass41,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,927 miles
    Test number
    998630448807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (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))
  10. Fail41,927 miles (+8,067)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,927 miles
    Test number
    968047728319
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (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))
  11. Pass33,860 miles (+7,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,860 miles
    Test number
    550210669589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,073 miles
    Test number
    658228228982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 GOV

Does L40 GOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 GOV expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 GOV?
The MOT on L40 GOV expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 GOV done?
L40 GOV was recorded at 64,778 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,627 miles a year.
Has L40 GOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GOV has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 GOV 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 GOV find?
L40 GOV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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