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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.

L7 SXW black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass103,292 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass103,292 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,292 miles
    Test number
    320349503962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. Pass99,682 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,682 miles
    Test number
    395178699412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. Pass63,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    326952063367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass56,482 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,482 miles
    Test number
    239474724943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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)
  16. Pass40,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    813139521757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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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