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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L70 ESLMOT history

L70 ESL is a grey diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 7 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 145,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

L70 ESL grey Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,254 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 ESL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
7 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 ESL was last recorded at 145,254 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 12,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,857 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,397 miles
Average per year
12,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,254 miles
  • 2024 – 132,857 miles
  • 2023 – 119,612 miles
  • 2022 – 110,699 miles
  • 2021 – 105,366 miles
  • 2020 – 87,143 miles
  • 2019 – 69,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,254 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,254 miles
    Test number
    347894175787
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail145,254 miles (+12,397)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,254 miles
    Test number
    924113075048
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner shoulder collapsed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass132,857 miles (+13,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,857 miles
    Test number
    441797840747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass119,612 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,612 miles
    Test number
    457140434596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,699 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,699 miles
    Test number
    786673011993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,366 miles
    Test number
    634882585924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail105,366 miles (+18,223)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,366 miles
    Test number
    527048382407
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass87,143 miles (+17,547)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,143 miles
    Test number
    258630743268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPAIRED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPAIRED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPAIRED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPAIRED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPAIRED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated and worn
  9. Pass69,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    556394151254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,596 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    770342818035
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

Questions about L70 ESL

Does L70 ESL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 ESL is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 ESL?
The MOT on L70 ESL is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 ESL done?
L70 ESL was recorded at 145,254 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 12,315 miles a year.
Has L70 ESL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 ESL has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 ESL 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 L70 ESL find?
L70 ESL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread.

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