Ford Fiesta
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc
L55 ERWMOT history
L55 ERW is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 76,010 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 ERW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 ERW was last recorded at 76,010 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,000 miles · 22 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 76,010 miles
- 2024 – 72,760 miles
- 2023 – 67,133 miles
- 2022 – 62,508 miles
- 2021 – 56,921 miles
- 2020 – 55,088 miles
- 2019 – 53,463 miles
- 2018 – 51,449 miles
- 2017 – 48,985 miles
- 2016 – 46,757 miles
- 2015 – 42,485 miles
- 2014 – 36,457 miles
- 2013 – 30,764 miles
- 2012 – 23,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,010 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,010 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 76,010 miles
- Test number
- 964423491471
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,000 miles (+3,240)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,000 miles
- Test number
- 783435461821
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,760 miles (+5,627)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 72,760 miles
- Test number
- 675751261893
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,133 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 67,133 miles
- Test number
- 819043167119
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe corroded
Fail67,133 miles (+4,625)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,133 miles
- Test number
- 267165300664
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe corroded
Pass62,508 miles (+5,587)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 62,508 miles
- Test number
- 397960589419
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,921 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 56,921 miles
- Test number
- 979280541058
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail56,915 miles (+1,827)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,915 miles
- Test number
- 110689899179
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at ABS unit pipe connection/union (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryReversing light not working
Pass55,088 miles (+1,625)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 55,088 miles
- Test number
- 727870527658
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass53,463 miles (+2,014)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 53,463 miles
- Test number
- 638146986700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,449 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 51,449 miles
- Test number
- 548202183313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,414 miles (+2,429)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,414 miles
- Test number
- 528075339998
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass48,985 miles (+2,228)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 48,985 miles
- Test number
- 267621477286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,757 miles (+4,272)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 46,757 miles
- Test number
- 932467995776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 42,485 miles
- Test number
- 659815805292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,482 miles (+6,025)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,482 miles
- Test number
- 769925005209
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(nearside)
Pass36,457 miles (+5,693)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 36,457 miles
- Test number
- 465761684193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,764 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 30,764 miles
- Test number
- 425832593014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,754 miles (+7,395)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,754 miles
- Test number
- 819495883098
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass23,359 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 23,359 miles
- Test number
- 849390992065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,339 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,339 miles
- Test number
- 867713772095
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about L55 ERW
- Does L55 ERW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 ERW is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L55 ERW?
- The MOT on L55 ERW is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 ERW done?
- L55 ERW was recorded at 76,010 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 3,818 miles a year.
- Has L55 ERW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 ERW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 ERW 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 L55 ERW find?
- L55 ERW passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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