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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LA51 JHLMOT history

LA51 JHL is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 60,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LA51 JHL silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,835 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 JHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 JHL was last recorded at 60,835 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2012: 31,721 miles, lower than 32,100 miles on 29 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,106 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
729 miles
Average per year
2,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,835 miles
  • 2024 – 60,106 miles
  • 2023 – 59,099 miles
  • 2022 – 57,780 miles
  • 2021 – 55,859 miles
  • 2020 – 54,610 miles
  • 2019 – 53,530 miles
  • 2018 – 51,704 miles
  • 2017 – 49,279 miles
  • 2016 – 47,649 miles
  • 2015 – 45,890 miles
  • 2014 – 40,991 miles
  • 2013 – 37,799 miles
  • 2012 – 31,721 miles
  • 2010 – 32,100 miles
  • 2009 – 26,720 miles
  • 2008 – 23,454 miles
  • 2007 – 19,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,835 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth front driveshaft all 4 CV gaiters are perishing
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear tyres cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre perishing on inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,835 miles (+729)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,835 miles
    Test number
    309813133885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front driveshaft all 4 CV gaiters are perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
  2. Pass60,106 miles (+1,007)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,106 miles
    Test number
    110634988567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills are corroded at the rear
  3. Pass59,099 miles (+1,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,099 miles
    Test number
    920855128686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R13 79T Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass57,780 miles (+1,921)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,780 miles
    Test number
    475480265764
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass55,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    559947620553
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing on inner sidewall
  6. Fail55,859 miles (+1,249)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    514816385988
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 165/70R13 79T Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn low on edges and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing on inner sidewall
  7. Pass54,610 miles (+1,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    180091768587
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges
  8. Pass53,530 miles (+1,826)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    869447813682
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass51,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    329255230117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge!
  10. Fail51,702 miles (+2,423)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    683103412611
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge!
  11. Pass49,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,279 miles
    Test number
    817807707478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
  12. Fail49,279 miles (+1,630)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,279 miles
    Test number
    694132626177
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
  13. Pass47,649 miles (+1,759)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,649 miles
    Test number
    555125200072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
  14. Pass45,890 miles (+2,283)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,890 miles
    Test number
    802782704194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor condition
  15. Pass43,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,607 miles
    Test number
    746905005042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,607 miles (+2,616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,607 miles
    Test number
    168545905074
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass40,991 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,991 miles
    Test number
    155432004026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,799 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,799 miles
    Test number
    427712003082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,721 miles (-379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,721 miles
    Test number
    975553302047
    • NoteRear nubber plate starting to delamante
  20. Pass32,100 miles (+2,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,100 miles
    Test number
    251183060390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass29,580 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,580 miles
    Test number
    124055400076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,720 miles (+3,266)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,720 miles
    Test number
    101382009460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  23. Pass23,454 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,454 miles
    Test number
    383784608018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,800 miles
    Test number
    303744307049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 JHL

Does LA51 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 JHL is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 JHL?
The MOT on LA51 JHL is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 JHL done?
LA51 JHL was recorded at 60,835 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,172 miles a year.
Has LA51 JHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 JHL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 JHL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 JHL find?
LA51 JHL passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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