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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

L4 TWEMOT history

L4 TWE is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 6 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 142,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L4 TWE silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,330 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 TWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 TWE was last recorded at 142,330 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,347 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,983 miles
Average per year
6,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,330 miles
  • 2024 – 138,347 miles
  • 2023 – 133,616 miles
  • 2022 – 128,209 miles
  • 2021 – 123,132 miles
  • 2020 – 117,941 miles
  • 2019 – 112,178 miles
  • 2018 – 104,964 miles
  • 2017 – 97,174 miles
  • 2016 – 90,865 miles
  • 2015 – 84,267 miles
  • 2014 – 77,530 miles
  • 2013 – 70,778 miles
  • 2012 – 57,375 miles
  • 2011 – 47,027 miles
  • 2010 – 39,210 miles
  • 2009 – 28,980 miles
  • 2008 – 20,667 miles
  • 2007 – 9,452 miles
  • 2006 – 7,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,330 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,330 miles (+3,983)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,330 miles
    Test number
    965392415145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,347 miles (+4,731)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,347 miles
    Test number
    748644927874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security & Outer Sill & Inner Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass133,616 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,616 miles
    Test number
    987264418540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail133,616 miles (+5,407)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,616 miles
    Test number
    509850363234
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass128,209 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,209 miles
    Test number
    328680951402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,209 miles (+5,077)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,209 miles
    Test number
    993287519737
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,132 miles
    Test number
    754471734156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail123,132 miles (+5,191)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,132 miles
    Test number
    241983643406
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass117,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,941 miles
    Test number
    207882291287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail117,941 miles (+5,763)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,941 miles
    Test number
    166410578819
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass112,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,178 miles
    Test number
    167570241164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,178 miles (+7,214)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,178 miles
    Test number
    736818574487
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass104,964 miles (+7,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,964 miles
    Test number
    894985169201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass97,174 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,174 miles
    Test number
    493591679191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,865 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,865 miles
    Test number
    764724955667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,267 miles
    Test number
    627211500581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE INNER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

  17. Fail84,267 miles (+6,737)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,267 miles
    Test number
    356529297583
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE INNER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

  18. Pass77,530 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    398425134351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail77,520 miles (+6,742)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    107792834373
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass70,778 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,778 miles
    Test number
    209264953327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,664 miles (+9,289)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    748457253166
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front&rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

  22. Pass57,375 miles (+10,348)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,375 miles
    Test number
    865992352151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,027 miles (+7,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,027 miles
    Test number
    299710941134
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail39,210 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,210 miles
    Test number
    234641540423
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass39,210 miles (+10,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,210 miles
    Test number
    721611540180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass28,980 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,980 miles
    Test number
    453138949114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,667 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,667 miles
    Test number
    464851668149
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing

  28. Fail20,667 miles (+11,215)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,667 miles
    Test number
    454351668183
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing

  29. Pass9,452 miles (+1,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,452 miles
    Test number
    733866567072
    • NoteSteering rack is damp

  30. Pass7,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,791 miles
    Test number
    474020376188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail7,791 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,791 miles
    Test number
    601110576131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 TWE

Does L4 TWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 TWE is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 TWE?
The MOT on L4 TWE is valid until 16 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 TWE done?
L4 TWE was recorded at 142,330 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,935 miles a year.
Has L4 TWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 TWE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 TWE 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 TWE find?
L4 TWE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; front oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 6 more.

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