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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

L5 FSTMOT history

L5 FST is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

L5 FST red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,782 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FST was last recorded at 126,782 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,675 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,107 miles
Average per year
5,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,782 miles
  • 2025 – 124,675 miles
  • 2024 – 121,749 miles
  • 2023 – 118,472 miles
  • 2022 – 113,720 miles
  • 2021 – 108,338 miles
  • 2020 – 108,308 miles
  • 2019 – 106,298 miles
  • 2018 – 105,630 miles
  • 2017 – 97,998 miles
  • 2016 – 91,710 miles
  • 2015 – 91,705 miles
  • 2014 – 82,921 miles
  • 2013 – 77,753 miles
  • 2012 – 65,550 miles
  • 2011 – 57,505 miles
  • 2010 – 48,805 miles
  • 2009 – 38,781 miles
  • 2008 – 27,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,782 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Eml lamp on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,782 miles (+2,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,782 miles
    Test number
    225631384657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass124,675 miles (+2,926)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,675 miles
    Test number
    497709040501
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass121,749 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,749 miles
    Test number
    832197615251
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail121,748 miles (+3,276)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,748 miles
    Test number
    796260584580
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass118,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,472 miles
    Test number
    612165758582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail118,472 miles (+4,752)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,472 miles
    Test number
    698884207255
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass113,720 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,720 miles
    Test number
    609935950660
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre thread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail113,720 miles (+5,382)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,720 miles
    Test number
    246876990795
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre thread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass108,338 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,338 miles
    Test number
    292414777546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,308 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,308 miles
    Test number
    196980627488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,298 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,298 miles
    Test number
    338354710910
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryInner wheel arch covers and side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect
  12. Fail106,286 miles (+656)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    101708209727
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryInner wheel arch covers and side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect
  13. Pass105,630 miles (+2,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,630 miles
    Test number
    318698956793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass102,749 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,749 miles
    Test number
    678726389482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,998 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,998 miles
    Test number
    680999539109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,997 miles (+6,287)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    163363312932
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper lever siezed (3.7.B.6a)
  17. Pass91,710 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    549570279628
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim repair may be cracked
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
  18. Fail91,705 miles (+12)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,705 miles
    Test number
    198037882651
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
  19. Fail91,693 miles (+8,772)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,693 miles
    Test number
    843009701198
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
  20. Pass82,921 miles (+5,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,921 miles
    Test number
    885981894233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass77,753 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    109785793281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,675 miles (+4,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,675 miles
    Test number
    397399283281
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  23. Pass73,254 miles (+7,704)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    835579523025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,550 miles (+8,045)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,550 miles
    Test number
    688549912082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,505 miles (+8,700)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,505 miles
    Test number
    425605421043
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner edges
  26. Pass48,805 miles (+10,024)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,805 miles
    Test number
    134356720434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,781 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,781 miles
    Test number
    441881129088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,691 miles
    Test number
    571915928047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 FST

Does L5 FST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FST is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FST?
The MOT on L5 FST is valid until 28 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 FST done?
L5 FST was recorded at 126,782 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,479 miles a year.
Has L5 FST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FST has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 FST 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 FST find?
L5 FST passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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