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Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 998 cc

L40 UMJMOT history

L40 UMJ is a grey petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 67,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L40 UMJ grey Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,984 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 UMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 UMJ was last recorded at 67,984 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,646 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
7,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,984 miles
  • 2024 – 60,912 miles
  • 2023 – 52,218 miles
  • 2022 – 45,081 miles
  • 2021 – 37,550 miles
  • 2020 – 29,263 miles
  • 2019 – 22,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,984 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,984 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,984 miles
    Test number
    593668197095
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail67,646 miles (+6,734)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    527897511247
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass60,912 miles (+8,694)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,912 miles
    Test number
    467827449924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    336725442523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,217 miles (+7,136)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,217 miles
    Test number
    483792432093
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass45,081 miles (+7,531)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,081 miles
    Test number
    712439250430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,550 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,550 miles
    Test number
    371719313500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,548 miles (+8,285)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,548 miles
    Test number
    251158603740
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake travel

  9. Pass29,263 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,263 miles
    Test number
    976409640403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,281 miles
    Test number
    245617066218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 UMJ

Does L40 UMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 UMJ is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 UMJ?
The MOT on L40 UMJ is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 UMJ done?
L40 UMJ was recorded at 67,984 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,462 miles a year.
Has L40 UMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 UMJ has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 UMJ 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 UMJ find?
L40 UMJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer.

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