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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,399 cc

L5 WLXMOT history

L5 WLX is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L5 WLX silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,760 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WLX was last recorded at 88,760 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 12,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,458 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,302 miles
Average per year
5,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,760 miles
  • 2025 – 76,458 miles
  • 2024 – 70,411 miles
  • 2023 – 68,749 miles
  • 2022 – 65,958 miles
  • 2021 – 60,371 miles
  • 2020 – 55,736 miles
  • 2019 – 50,072 miles
  • 2018 – 42,647 miles
  • 2017 – 35,779 miles
  • 2016 – 28,852 miles
  • 2015 – 22,464 miles
  • 2014 – 16,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,760 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,760 miles (+12,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,760 miles
    Test number
    895572123679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass76,458 miles (+6,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    656424419733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,411 miles (+1,662)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,411 miles
    Test number
    862421025048
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield is corroded and loose
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,749 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,749 miles
    Test number
    187063851173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail68,731 miles (+2,773)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    789137814659
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass65,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,958 miles
    Test number
    670999429889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail65,958 miles (+5,587)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,958 miles
    Test number
    598239185879
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass60,371 miles (+4,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,371 miles
    Test number
    221236852405
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass55,736 miles (+5,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    608298262832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass50,072 miles (+7,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    269091457375
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass42,647 miles (+6,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,647 miles
    Test number
    121441495889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
  12. Pass35,779 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    366301473443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,852 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    995776632121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,464 miles
    Test number
    615389845081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,464 miles (+6,263)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,464 miles
    Test number
    206387845076
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  16. Pass16,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    16,201 miles
    Test number
    686191044058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 WLX

Does L5 WLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WLX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WLX?
The MOT on L5 WLX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WLX done?
L5 WLX was recorded at 88,760 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,754 miles a year.
Has L5 WLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WLX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 WLX 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 WLX find?
L5 WLX passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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