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Red · Petrol · 2016 · 998 cc

L5 HCFMOT history

L5 HCF is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 92,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

L5 HCF red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,722 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HCF was last recorded at 92,722 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,666 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,056 miles
Average per year
7,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,722 miles
  • 2025 – 87,666 miles
  • 2024 – 84,679 miles
  • 2023 – 80,778 miles
  • 2022 – 77,786 miles
  • 2021 – 63,884 miles
  • 2020 – 51,862 miles
  • 2019 – 38,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,722 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    226095603476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail92,722 miles (+5,056)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    578808914756
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass87,666 miles (+2,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,666 miles
    Test number
    828717398245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass84,679 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,679 miles
    Test number
    273213373311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,778 miles (+2,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,778 miles
    Test number
    464697733645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass77,786 miles (+13,902)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,786 miles
    Test number
    334607550159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,884 miles (+242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    228761536372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail63,642 miles (+11,780)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,642 miles
    Test number
    537513194855
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass51,862 miles (+13,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,862 miles
    Test number
    765574642471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Pass38,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    455688473969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about L5 HCF

Does L5 HCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HCF is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HCF?
The MOT on L5 HCF is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HCF done?
L5 HCF was recorded at 92,722 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,780 miles a year.
Has L5 HCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HCF has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 HCF 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 HCF find?
L5 HCF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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