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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L4 LBUMOT history

L4 LBU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 65,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L4 LBU red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,705 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LBU was last recorded at 65,705 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,705 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,705 miles
  • 2024 – 59,239 miles
  • 2023 – 50,494 miles
  • 2022 – 40,812 miles
  • 2021 – 31,152 miles
  • 2020 – 22,835 miles
  • 2019 – 16,157 miles
  • 2018 – 11,413 miles
  • 2017 – 4,830 miles
  • 2016 – 4,322 miles
  • 2015 – 2,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,705 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.

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,705 miles
    Test number
    967569792523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,705 miles (+6,466)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,705 miles
    Test number
    469576378072
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass59,239 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,239 miles
    Test number
    189114092188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,494 miles (+9,682)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,494 miles
    Test number
    681639488849
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass40,812 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    694038867377
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail40,812 miles (+9,660)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    763576858827
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass31,152 miles (+8,317)5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,152 miles
    Test number
    649015764527
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Pass22,835 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    22,835 miles
    Test number
    724935687731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail22,835 miles (+6,678)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,835 miles
    Test number
    646145711153
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass16,157 miles (+4,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    16,157 miles
    Test number
    964571802729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass11,413 miles (+6,583)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    11,413 miles
    Test number
    934951815414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,830 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    4,830 miles
    Test number
    390114549507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass4,322 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    4,322 miles
    Test number
    946073787533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass2,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    2,479 miles
    Test number
    397379195034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 LBU

Does L4 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LBU is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 LBU?
The MOT on L4 LBU is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 LBU done?
L4 LBU was recorded at 65,705 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,956 miles a year.
Has L4 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LBU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 LBU 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 L4 LBU find?
L4 LBU passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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