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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,242 cc

L7 SWXMOT history

L7 SWX is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 20 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L7 SWX blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,729 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 SWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 SWX was last recorded at 71,729 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 11,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,305 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,424 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,729 miles
  • 2025 – 60,305 miles
  • 2024 – 56,013 miles
  • 2023 – 51,913 miles
  • 2022 – 47,821 miles
  • 2021 – 41,634 miles
  • 2020 – 33,189 miles
  • 2019 – 25,174 miles
  • 2018 – 21,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,729 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,729 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,729 miles
    Test number
    205600775916
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,729 miles (+11,424)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,729 miles
    Test number
    399821298003
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,305 miles (+4,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,305 miles
    Test number
    875825949968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,013 miles (+4,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,013 miles
    Test number
    553781913220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass51,913 miles (+4,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    673627704273
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,821 miles (+6,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,821 miles
    Test number
    710648343088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    313834754066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,634 miles (+8,445)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    751337919043
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass33,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    685863567934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail33,189 miles (+8,015)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    288673026613
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass25,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,174 miles
    Test number
    246158816519
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail25,174 miles (+4,043)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,174 miles
    Test number
    352129541581
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass21,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    21,131 miles
    Test number
    959263094078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 SWX

Does L7 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 SWX is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 SWX?
The MOT on L7 SWX is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 SWX done?
L7 SWX was recorded at 71,729 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has L7 SWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 SWX has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 SWX 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 L7 SWX find?
L7 SWX passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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