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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

L5 EACMOT history

L5 EAC is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 58,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L5 EAC silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,752 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EAC was last recorded at 58,752 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,445 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
307 miles
Average per year
2,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,752 miles
  • 2025 – 58,445 miles
  • 2024 – 57,606 miles
  • 2023 – 57,226 miles
  • 2022 – 56,214 miles
  • 2021 – 55,800 miles
  • 2020 – 54,785 miles
  • 2019 – 54,028 miles
  • 2018 – 52,840 miles
  • 2017 – 50,978 miles
  • 2016 – 48,694 miles
  • 2015 – 47,179 miles
  • 2014 – 45,290 miles
  • 2013 – 43,675 miles
  • 2012 – 39,089 miles
  • 2011 – 34,884 miles
  • 2010 – 32,506 miles
  • 2009 – 28,739 miles
  • 2008 – 25,521 miles
  • 2007 – 22,168 miles
  • 2006 – 17,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,752 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.

  • Exhaust pipework rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Areas of chassis showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both headlamps tainted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Extensive corrosion on steering suspension & brake components inc front subframe & rear beam axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O/s/f outer sill showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,752 miles
    Test number
    500933565866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,752 miles (+307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,752 miles
    Test number
    156647535853
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass58,445 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,445 miles
    Test number
    912203150124
    • AdvisoryAreas of chassis showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps tainted
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipework rusty
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrosion on steering suspension & brake components inc front subframe & rear beam axle
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill showing corrosion

  4. Fail58,439 miles (+833)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,439 miles
    Test number
    573172038495
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAreas of chassis showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps tainted
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipework rusty
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrosion on steering suspension & brake components inc front subframe & rear beam axle
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill showing corrosion

  5. Pass57,606 miles (+380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,606 miles
    Test number
    109331039575
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on steering suspension & brake components inc subframes & beam axle
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses going Opaque

  6. Pass57,226 miles (+1,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    248979002317
    • AdvisoryEXTENSIVE corrosion on steering suspension & brake components inc subframes & beam axle
    • AdvisoryAll tyres heavily cracked on tread edge only just mot legal strongly advise replace ASAP 175/65/14t
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps tainted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel rim showing damage

  7. Pass56,214 miles (+414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,214 miles
    Test number
    830773584940
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty.
    • AdvisoryExtensive rusting to suspension, steering and brake components.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,800 miles (+1,015)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    326502759133
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish/crack on edge of tread
    • AdvisoryAreas of chassis showing corrossion
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipework rusty
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrossion noted on front & rear suspension,steering & brake components
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seatbelt webbing damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe corroded close to limit

  9. Pass54,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    662099467393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail54,785 miles (+757)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    926167422586
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass54,028 miles (+1,188)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,028 miles
    Test number
    394161224035
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass52,840 miles (+1,862)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    792030154188
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

  13. Pass50,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    897546181559
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track controll arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail50,978 miles (+2,284)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    770831611190
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track controll arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass48,694 miles (+1,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    722298171193
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass47,179 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    799113855130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,290 miles
    Test number
    199986154167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,290 miles (+1,615)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,290 miles
    Test number
    567396754196
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass43,675 miles (+4,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,675 miles
    Test number
    398152163121
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass39,089 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,089 miles
    Test number
    858317962155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,884 miles (+2,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,884 miles
    Test number
    288704161131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass32,506 miles (+3,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,506 miles
    Test number
    304296760164
    • NoteSlight play o/s and n/s rack ends

  23. Pass28,739 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    861676169147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,521 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,521 miles
    Test number
    393432368120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,168 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,168 miles
    Test number
    294729767414
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass22,168 miles (+4,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,168 miles
    Test number
    772509567103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail17,842 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,842 miles
    Test number
    281670576101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass17,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,842 miles
    Test number
    291410476477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 EAC

Does L5 EAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EAC is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EAC?
The MOT on L5 EAC is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EAC done?
L5 EAC was recorded at 58,752 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,036 miles a year.
Has L5 EAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EAC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 EAC 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 EAC find?
L5 EAC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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