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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,242 cc

LA51 GYJMOT history

LA51 GYJ is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

LA51 GYJ red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
52,323 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 GYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 GYJ was last recorded at 52,323 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,501 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
1,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,323 miles
  • 2024 – 51,501 miles
  • 2023 – 50,863 miles
  • 2022 – 50,520 miles
  • 2021 – 49,718 miles
  • 2020 – 49,220 miles
  • 2019 – 48,315 miles
  • 2018 – 47,287 miles
  • 2016 – 46,164 miles
  • 2015 – 44,733 miles
  • 2014 – 42,955 miles
  • 2013 – 40,684 miles
  • 2012 – 38,081 miles
  • 2011 – 35,330 miles
  • 2010 – 31,693 miles
  • 2009 – 28,975 miles
  • 2008 – 26,602 miles
  • 2007 – 23,891 miles
  • 2006 – 19,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,323 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,323 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    198432468407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,501 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,501 miles
    Test number
    717943714175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,863 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,863 miles
    Test number
    819151754838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,520 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,520 miles
    Test number
    736693209061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,718 miles (+498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,718 miles
    Test number
    182936524563
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,220 miles (+905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,220 miles
    Test number
    602261365351
    • 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))
  7. Pass48,315 miles (+1,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    731402992335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass47,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,287 miles
    Test number
    693499900414
    • 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)
  9. Fail47,287 miles (+1,123)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,287 miles
    Test number
    901115784592
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)
  10. Pass46,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,164 miles
    Test number
    916121095138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,164 miles (+1,431)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,164 miles
    Test number
    656403341196
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass44,733 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    631430204577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,719 miles (+1,764)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    610954703317
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass42,955 miles (+2,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,955 miles
    Test number
    415574644428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  15. Pass40,684 miles (+2,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,684 miles
    Test number
    418510243420
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass38,081 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,081 miles
    Test number
    935533552365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,330 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,330 miles
    Test number
    905694351367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,693 miles (+2,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,693 miles
    Test number
    501975050314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass28,975 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,975 miles
    Test number
    111876259361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,602 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,602 miles
    Test number
    431433358358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,891 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,891 miles
    Test number
    753722157362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,048 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,048 miles
    Test number
    854633707063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,077 miles
    Test number
    542134606081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 GYJ

Does LA51 GYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 GYJ expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 GYJ?
The MOT on LA51 GYJ expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 GYJ done?
LA51 GYJ was recorded at 52,323 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 1,697 miles a year.
Has LA51 GYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 GYJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LA51 GYJ 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 LA51 GYJ find?
LA51 GYJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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