
Ford Fiesta
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
L7 SXWMOT history
L7 SXW is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,292 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 103,292 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,983 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 SXW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 SXW was last recorded at 103,292 miles on 5 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 103,288 miles · 1 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,983 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,292 miles
- 2025 – 99,682 miles
- 2024 – 96,716 miles
- 2023 – 88,866 miles
- 2022 – 77,291 miles
- 2021 – 71,810 miles
- 2020 – 63,665 miles
- 2019 – 56,482 miles
- 2018 – 53,583 miles
- 2017 – 46,896 miles
- 2016 – 40,526 miles
- 2015 – 30,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,292 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 103,292 miles
- Test number
- 320349503962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,288 miles (+3,606)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,288 miles
- Test number
- 215567735928
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass99,682 miles (+2,966)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 99,682 miles
- Test number
- 395178699412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,716 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 96,716 miles
- Test number
- 415562385034
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fail96,716 miles (+7,850)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,716 miles
- Test number
- 914306321698
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass88,866 miles (+11,575)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 88,866 miles
- Test number
- 950002425249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass77,291 miles (+5,481)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 77,291 miles
- Test number
- 875133880982
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( rear silencer ) (6.1.2 (a))
Pass71,810 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 71,810 miles
- Test number
- 596475526249
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail71,799 miles (+8,134)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,799 miles
- Test number
- 896674906313
- MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryHazard warning button sticks but does not effect use
Pass63,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 63,665 miles
- Test number
- 326952063367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,665 miles (+7,183)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,665 miles
- Test number
- 334383552011
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass56,482 miles (+2,899)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 56,482 miles
- Test number
- 239474724943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,583 miles (+75)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 53,583 miles
- Test number
- 585085057614
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail53,508 miles (+6,612)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,508 miles
- Test number
- 451993471069
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,896 miles (+6,370)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 46,896 miles
- Test number
- 185829417805
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 40,526 miles
- Test number
- 813139521757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,524 miles (+10,113)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,524 miles
- Test number
- 794713191130
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 30,411 miles
- Test number
- 967383357841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 SXW
- Does L7 SXW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 SXW is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 SXW?
- The MOT on L7 SXW is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 SXW done?
- L7 SXW was recorded at 103,292 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,983 miles a year.
- Has L7 SXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 SXW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 SXW 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 SXW find?
- L7 SXW passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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