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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,388 cc

L40 YAJMOT history

L40 YAJ is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

L40 YAJ black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,302 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 YAJ was last recorded at 67,302 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,428 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
874 miles
Average per year
2,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,302 miles
  • 2025 – 66,428 miles
  • 2024 – 65,986 miles
  • 2023 – 64,814 miles
  • 2022 – 62,910 miles
  • 2021 – 60,808 miles
  • 2020 – 59,478 miles
  • 2019 – 56,927 miles
  • 2018 – 53,989 miles
  • 2017 – 51,321 miles
  • 2016 – 47,820 miles
  • 2015 – 42,744 miles
  • 2014 – 37,239 miles
  • 2013 – 32,150 miles
  • 2012 – 27,520 miles
  • 2011 – 25,892 miles
  • 2010 – 24,709 miles
  • 2009 – 21,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,302 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,302 miles (+874)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,302 miles
    Test number
    106599255387
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,428 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    539219411490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail66,428 miles (+442)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    638365097580
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,986 miles (+1,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,986 miles
    Test number
    887713076883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    666633744193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,814 miles (+1,904)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    472672366665
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass62,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,910 miles
    Test number
    138694268661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail62,910 miles (+2,102)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,910 miles
    Test number
    668420581598
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass60,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    823974649592
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail60,808 miles (+1,330)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    529925246602
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass59,478 miles (+2,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    130681579947
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass56,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,927 miles
    Test number
    864781714646
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail56,927 miles (+2,938)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,927 miles
    Test number
    130422562425
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass53,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,989 miles
    Test number
    756446036898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,989 miles (+2,668)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,989 miles
    Test number
    706457915479
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass51,321 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    718167561990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,820 miles (+5,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,820 miles
    Test number
    334904760808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass42,744 miles (+5,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,744 miles
    Test number
    235905345062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,239 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,239 miles
    Test number
    258656944025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,150 miles (+4,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,150 miles
    Test number
    328177443074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass27,520 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,520 miles
    Test number
    377651552054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,892 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,892 miles
    Test number
    416923641046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,709 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,709 miles
    Test number
    551130650033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,806 miles
    Test number
    582361259083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 YAJ

Does L40 YAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 YAJ is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 YAJ?
The MOT on L40 YAJ is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 YAJ done?
L40 YAJ was recorded at 67,302 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,675 miles a year.
Has L40 YAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YAJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 YAJ 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 YAJ find?
L40 YAJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all coil springs; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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