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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,388 cc

L40 LVHMOT history

L40 LVH is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L40 LVH silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,093 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LVH
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
12 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LVH was last recorded at 96,093 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 10,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,096 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,997 miles
Average per year
4,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,093 miles
  • 2025 – 85,096 miles
  • 2024 – 78,399 miles
  • 2023 – 72,659 miles
  • 2022 – 65,760 miles
  • 2021 – 60,148 miles
  • 2020 – 60,052 miles
  • 2019 – 59,534 miles
  • 2018 – 55,624 miles
  • 2017 – 49,650 miles
  • 2016 – 42,546 miles
  • 2015 – 35,091 miles
  • 2014 – 29,009 miles
  • 2013 – 25,711 miles
  • 2012 – 21,754 miles
  • 2011 – 18,248 miles
  • 2010 – 15,352 miles
  • 2009 – 12,721 miles
  • 2008 – 9,224 miles
  • 2007 – 5,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,093 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front suspension hub heavily corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front suspension hub heavily corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Fuel filler neck and breather corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Drivers seat handle damaged/insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,093 miles
    Test number
    576046538585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,092 miles (+10,996)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,092 miles
    Test number
    172496260528
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass85,096 miles (+6,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,096 miles
    Test number
    921379509229
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass78,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    865411722390
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  5. Fail78,399 miles (+5,740)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    483747642650
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  6. Pass72,659 miles (+6,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,659 miles
    Test number
    302999359920
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub axles corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
  7. Pass65,760 miles (+5,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    103507235240
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding
  8. Pass60,148 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    681901606964
    • AdvisoryFront suspension hubs corroding not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass60,052 miles (+518)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,052 miles
    Test number
    310286202707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension hub heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension hub heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck and breather corroded
  10. Pass59,534 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,534 miles
    Test number
    786395645021
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat handle damaged/insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension hub heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension hub heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck and breather corroded
  11. Fail59,534 miles (+3,910)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,534 miles
    Test number
    383802937520
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat handle damaged/insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension hub heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension hub heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck and breather corroded
  12. Pass55,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,624 miles
    Test number
    522891642997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,624 miles (+5,974)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,624 miles
    Test number
    284085135323
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass49,650 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,650 miles
    Test number
    659521641285
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail49,650 miles (+7,104)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,650 miles
    Test number
    983856002689
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass42,546 miles (+7,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    906183635511
    • Advisory2 front tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass35,091 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,091 miles
    Test number
    946441275060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,009 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,009 miles
    Test number
    857360074002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,711 miles
    Test number
    237055863081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,711 miles (+3,957)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,711 miles
    Test number
    527605463062
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass21,754 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,754 miles
    Test number
    289032982094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,248 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,248 miles
    Test number
    129859751010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,352 miles (+2,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,352 miles
    Test number
    164224080010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass12,721 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,721 miles
    Test number
    314555379059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,224 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,224 miles
    Test number
    462997988026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    5,923 miles
    Test number
    154630487080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LVH

Does L40 LVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LVH is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LVH?
The MOT on L40 LVH is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LVH done?
L40 LVH was recorded at 96,093 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,608 miles a year.
Has L40 LVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LVH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 LVH 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 LVH find?
L40 LVH passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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