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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L5 HWJMOT history

L5 HWJ is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 68,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L5 HWJ blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
68,868 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HWJ was last recorded at 68,868 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 6,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,269 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,599 miles
Average per year
5,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,868 miles
  • 2025 – 62,269 miles
  • 2024 – 54,428 miles
  • 2023 – 47,252 miles
  • 2022 – 44,157 miles
  • 2021 – 39,687 miles
  • 2020 – 36,437 miles
  • 2019 – 32,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,868 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,868 miles (+6,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    68,868 miles
    Test number
    304686547348
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,269 miles (+7,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,269 miles
    Test number
    163277275978
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  3. Pass54,428 miles (+7,176)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,428 miles
    Test number
    908133808011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,252 miles (+3,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    47,252 miles
    Test number
    648950461726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass44,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,157 miles
    Test number
    859018522215
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail44,157 miles (+4,470)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,157 miles
    Test number
    504882361034
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass39,687 miles (+3,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,687 miles
    Test number
    233040392837
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,437 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,437 miles
    Test number
    201570464513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    201749585281
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L5 HWJ

Does L5 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HWJ is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HWJ?
The MOT on L5 HWJ is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HWJ done?
L5 HWJ was recorded at 68,868 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,104 miles a year.
Has L5 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HWJ has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 HWJ 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 HWJ find?
L5 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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