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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,499 cc

L6 BYWMOT history

L6 BYW is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 152,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

L6 BYW white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
152,595 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 BYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 BYW was last recorded at 152,595 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 16,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,149 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
16,446 miles
Average per year
10,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,595 miles
  • 2024 – 136,149 miles
  • 2023 – 118,160 miles
  • 2022 – 103,230 miles
  • 2021 – 89,206 miles
  • 2020 – 86,061 miles
  • 2019 – 80,443 miles
  • 2018 – 73,778 miles
  • 2017 – 68,083 miles
  • 2016 – 51,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,595 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,595 miles (+16,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    152,595 miles
    Test number
    519713460031
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass136,149 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,149 miles
    Test number
    569156608198
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail136,149 miles (+17,989)4 dangerous6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,149 miles
    Test number
    336557832583
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested due to back box not being attached to centre pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass118,160 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,160 miles
    Test number
    326887826439
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))
  5. Fail118,159 miles (+14,929)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,159 miles
    Test number
    614620344338
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))
  6. Pass103,230 miles (+14,024)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,230 miles
    Test number
    323497656999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,206 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,206 miles
    Test number
    275921588807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,202 miles (+3,141)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,202 miles
    Test number
    258471653755
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass86,061 miles (+5,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,061 miles
    Test number
    430984827030
    • 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))
  10. Pass80,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    232161903234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,443 miles (+6,665)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    221764914941
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  12. Pass73,778 miles (+5,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    953987696732
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass68,083 miles (+6,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,083 miles
    Test number
    244041936995
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades slightly deteriorated
  14. Pass61,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,814 miles
    Test number
    600440947477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail61,811 miles (+10,495)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,811 miles
    Test number
    181845304729
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outter pad (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront inner disc faces starting to corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass51,316 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,316 miles
    Test number
    509173744606
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates poor
    • AdvisoryO\s and n\s front brake pads wearing thin

Questions about L6 BYW

Does L6 BYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 BYW expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 BYW?
The MOT on L6 BYW expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 BYW done?
L6 BYW was recorded at 152,595 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 10,557 miles a year.
Has L6 BYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 BYW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 BYW 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 L6 BYW find?
L6 BYW passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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