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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,119 cc

L73 CNYMOT history

L73 CNY is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 58,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,832 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L73 CNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,119 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L73 CNY was last recorded at 58,832 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 4,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,957 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,875 miles
Average per year
632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,832 miles
  • 2025 – 53,957 miles
  • 2016 – 53,929 miles
  • 2013 – 53,516 miles
  • 2012 – 53,000 miles
  • 2011 – 52,207 miles
  • 2010 – 51,482 miles
  • 2009 – 50,673 miles
  • 2008 – 49,852 miles
  • 2007 – 48,322 miles
  • 2006 – 46,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,832 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,832 miles (+4,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,832 miles
    Test number
    702371089221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,957 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    542495852271
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,929 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,929 miles
    Test number
    308068052187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,516 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,516 miles
    Test number
    227829353201
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass53,516 miles (+516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,516 miles
    Test number
    316719153446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass53,000 miles (+793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    627805962229
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass52,207 miles (+725)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,207 miles
    Test number
    288780371251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsr tyre badly cracked and dangerous

  8. Pass51,482 miles (+809)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    513255760206
    • NoteNsr tyre wall cracking
    • NoteSlight corrosion on upper rear turrets

  9. Pass50,673 miles (+821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    163198249283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass49,852 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,852 miles
    Test number
    182777868280
    • NoteCORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH...

  11. Fail49,852 miles (+1,530)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,852 miles
    Test number
    532967068217
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteCORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH...

  12. Pass48,322 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,322 miles
    Test number
    164826757286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteRear tyre walls cracking

  13. Fail48,322 miles (+1,963)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,322 miles
    Test number
    493435757289
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFt no plate cracked
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on walls

  14. Pass46,359 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,359 miles
    Test number
    372621876475
    • NoteCorrosion in offside rear inner wing panel...front number plate cracked...

Questions about L73 CNY

Does L73 CNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L73 CNY is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L73 CNY?
The MOT on L73 CNY is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L73 CNY done?
L73 CNY was recorded at 58,832 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 632 miles a year.
Has L73 CNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L73 CNY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on L73 CNY 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 L73 CNY find?
L73 CNY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 2 more.

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