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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L96 LUCMOT history

L96 LUC is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L96 LUC black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,347 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 LUC
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
19 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 LUC was last recorded at 72,347 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,189 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,158 miles
Average per year
4,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,347 miles
  • 2025 – 70,189 miles
  • 2024 – 68,413 miles
  • 2023 – 65,814 miles
  • 2022 – 63,645 miles
  • 2021 – 56,758 miles
  • 2020 – 53,745 miles
  • 2019 – 44,978 miles
  • 2017 – 33,710 miles
  • 2016 – 29,061 miles
  • 2015 – 24,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,347 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,347 miles
    Test number
    811282783233
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,347 miles (+2,158)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,347 miles
    Test number
    384029757614
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,189 miles (+1,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    520088157828
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,413 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    753510531855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,814 miles (+2,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    475677768728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,645 miles
    Test number
    978646699703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,642 miles (+6,884)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,642 miles
    Test number
    300547269479
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,758 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,758 miles
    Test number
    485644824979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,745 miles (+8,767)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,745 miles
    Test number
    541461724228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,978 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    178792534569
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail44,978 miles (+11,268)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    738530505826
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass33,710 miles (+4,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,710 miles
    Test number
    118194837549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass29,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,061 miles
    Test number
    850081735812
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail29,061 miles (+4,761)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,061 miles
    Test number
    890247310305
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass24,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,300 miles
    Test number
    152440990024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L96 LUC

Does L96 LUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L96 LUC is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L96 LUC?
The MOT on L96 LUC is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L96 LUC done?
L96 LUC was recorded at 72,347 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,526 miles a year.
Has L96 LUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 LUC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L96 LUC 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 L96 LUC find?
L96 LUC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: gearbox mounting defective; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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