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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L5 DXDMOT history

L5 DXD is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L5 DXD black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,095 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 DXD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 DXD was last recorded at 94,095 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,610 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,485 miles
Average per year
6,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,095 miles
  • 2025 – 90,610 miles
  • 2024 – 85,891 miles
  • 2023 – 76,171 miles
  • 2022 – 66,976 miles
  • 2021 – 59,263 miles
  • 2020 – 53,023 miles
  • 2018 – 43,875 miles
  • 2017 – 33,319 miles
  • 2016 – 27,761 miles
  • 2015 – 20,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,095 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,095 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,095 miles
    Test number
    363010848238
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail94,095 miles (+3,485)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,095 miles
    Test number
    596475008389
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass90,610 miles (+4,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,610 miles
    Test number
    140629029306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass85,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,891 miles
    Test number
    891280683788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,891 miles (+9,720)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,891 miles
    Test number
    824072689435
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass76,171 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,171 miles
    Test number
    672825217301
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail76,161 miles (+9,185)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    560865955685
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass66,976 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    293447813175
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail66,976 miles (+7,713)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    914367343996
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass59,263 miles (+6,240)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    999641030023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass53,023 miles (+9,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,023 miles
    Test number
    260485607594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass43,875 miles (+4,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,875 miles
    Test number
    151508588939
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished on tread
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges and low on tread and perished
  13. Pass39,130 miles (+5,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,130 miles
    Test number
    582165741939
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have small cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and small cracks in tread
  14. Pass33,319 miles (+5,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,319 miles
    Test number
    554374523707
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have cracks on sidewalls and tread
  15. Pass27,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,761 miles
    Test number
    850866480188
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Fail27,761 miles (+6,894)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,761 miles
    Test number
    483809718839
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass20,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,867 miles
    Test number
    145672015418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 DXD

Does L5 DXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 DXD is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 DXD?
The MOT on L5 DXD is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 DXD done?
L5 DXD was recorded at 94,095 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,645 miles a year.
Has L5 DXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 DXD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 DXD 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 L5 DXD find?
L5 DXD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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