
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass103,230 miles (+14,024)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 103,230 miles
- Test number
- 323497656999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,206 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 89,206 miles
- Test number
- 275921588807
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass80,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 80,443 miles
- Test number
- 232161903234
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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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