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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L5 MTUMOT history

L5 MTU is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 102,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

L5 MTU black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,966 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MTU was last recorded at 102,966 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,635 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,331 miles
Average per year
9,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,966 miles
  • 2025 – 100,635 miles
  • 2024 – 97,800 miles
  • 2023 – 91,218 miles
  • 2021 – 70,436 miles
  • 2020 – 60,975 miles
  • 2019 – 52,297 miles
  • 2018 – 33,789 miles
  • 2017 – 20,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,966 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,966 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,966 miles
    Test number
    120312043710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,635 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,635 miles
    Test number
    390649975318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail100,627 miles (+2,827)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,627 miles
    Test number
    920693697179
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass97,800 miles (+6,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    326227443405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,218 miles
    Test number
    466179972643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,218 miles (+20,782)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,218 miles
    Test number
    678059055559
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass70,436 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    543390490094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    475620583053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,975 miles (+8,678)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    369659594635
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass52,297 miles (+18,508)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    523964935424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,789 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    484878332955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,787 miles (+12,863)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,787 miles
    Test number
    822394119889
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass20,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,924 miles
    Test number
    513568148320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail20,924 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,924 miles
    Test number
    136466454571
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 MTU

Does L5 MTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MTU is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 MTU?
The MOT on L5 MTU is valid until 17 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 MTU done?
L5 MTU was recorded at 102,966 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 9,229 miles a year.
Has L5 MTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MTU has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 MTU 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 MTU find?
L5 MTU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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