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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

L40 RTNMOT history

L40 RTN is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 72,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L40 RTN red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,685 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RTN was last recorded at 72,685 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,178 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,507 miles
Average per year
6,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,685 miles
  • 2025 – 71,178 miles
  • 2024 – 68,841 miles
  • 2023 – 64,061 miles
  • 2022 – 55,965 miles
  • 2021 – 48,474 miles
  • 2020 – 42,297 miles
  • 2019 – 31,468 miles
  • 2018 – 22,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,685 miles

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,685 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    382024649606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,178 miles
    Test number
    500929186541
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,177 miles (+2,336)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,177 miles
    Test number
    880428493334
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,841 miles (+4,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,841 miles
    Test number
    206425096844
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,061 miles (+8,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    260732394985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20540r17 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass55,965 miles (+7,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,965 miles
    Test number
    687388774321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass48,474 miles (+6,177)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,474 miles
    Test number
    276990349586
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass42,297 miles (+10,829)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,297 miles
    Test number
    779677640201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,468 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    606590685416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,718 miles
    Test number
    130130178536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 RTN

Does L40 RTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RTN is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RTN?
The MOT on L40 RTN is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RTN done?
L40 RTN was recorded at 72,685 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,272 miles a year.
Has L40 RTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RTN has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 RTN 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 RTN find?
L40 RTN passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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