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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 998 cc

L4 OCTMOT history

L4 OCT is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 77,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L4 OCT black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,160 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OCT was last recorded at 77,160 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 8,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,543 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,617 miles
Average per year
7,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,160 miles
  • 2024 – 68,543 miles
  • 2023 – 61,024 miles
  • 2022 – 52,721 miles
  • 2021 – 43,964 miles
  • 2020 – 37,988 miles
  • 2019 – 28,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,160 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,160 miles
    Test number
    543148378441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,160 miles (+8,617)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,160 miles
    Test number
    488971640692
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  3. Pass68,543 miles (+7,519)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,543 miles
    Test number
    984885191076
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass61,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    558224783565
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail61,024 miles (+8,303)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    784847245667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass52,721 miles (+8,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,721 miles
    Test number
    370046431578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass43,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,964 miles
    Test number
    826962886027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,964 miles (+5,976)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,964 miles
    Test number
    487251658888
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass37,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,988 miles
    Test number
    455790165639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,988 miles (+9,719)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,988 miles
    Test number
    244804608583
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass28,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,269 miles
    Test number
    629202692972
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Questions about L4 OCT

Does L4 OCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OCT is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 OCT?
The MOT on L4 OCT is valid until 22 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 OCT done?
L4 OCT was recorded at 77,160 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 7,516 miles a year.
Has L4 OCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OCT has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 OCT 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 OCT find?
L4 OCT passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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