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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,242 cc

LA51 MZLMOT history

LA51 MZL is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2022.

LA51 MZL black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2023
Mileage
85,793 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 MZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 MZL was last recorded at 85,793 miles on 22 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,793 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,793 miles
  • 2021 – 79,700 miles
  • 2020 – 75,292 miles
  • 2019 – 69,492 miles
  • 2018 – 63,960 miles
  • 2017 – 58,426 miles
  • 2016 – 53,052 miles
  • 2015 – 49,394 miles
  • 2014 – 42,827 miles
  • 2013 – 40,210 miles
  • 2012 – 37,819 miles
  • 2011 – 34,798 miles
  • 2010 – 30,913 miles
  • 2009 – 27,238 miles
  • 2008 – 25,136 miles
  • 2007 – 23,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,793 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Slight corrosisonRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight gear oil leakRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,793 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,793 miles
    Test number
    869982799739
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Slight corrosison
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight gear oil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,793 miles (+6,093)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,793 miles
    Test number
    194240214889
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Slight corrosison
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight gear oil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,700 miles (+4,408)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    435254063725
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight gear oil leak

  4. Pass75,292 miles (+5,800)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    219673676034
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight gear oil leak

  5. Pass69,492 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,492 miles
    Test number
    534758873363
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight gear oil leak

  6. Fail69,492 miles (+5,532)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,492 miles
    Test number
    804338157124
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight gear oil leak

  7. Pass63,960 miles (+5,534)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    953263030096
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,426 miles (+5,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    286778942689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass53,052 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,052 miles
    Test number
    737826743564
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust heat shield's loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp glass broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail53,052 miles (+3,658)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,052 miles
    Test number
    676126509682
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust heat shield's loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp glass broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass49,394 miles (+6,567)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    247162985468
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F fog lamp lens broken.

  12. Pass42,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    425967954151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,827 miles (+2,617)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    678510354151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDodgy clutch

  14. Pass40,210 miles (+2,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,210 miles
    Test number
    508151573115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass37,819 miles (+3,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,819 miles
    Test number
    636567372179
    • 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)

  16. Pass34,798 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    345768471100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,913 miles (+3,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,913 miles
    Test number
    984992870194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass27,238 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,238 miles
    Test number
    810191989136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,437 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,437 miles
    Test number
    504677909030
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass26,437 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,437 miles
    Test number
    534557709087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,136 miles
    Test number
    831622808026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,136 miles (+1,573)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,136 miles
    Test number
    624322408036
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass23,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,563 miles
    Test number
    821432807063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 MZL

Does LA51 MZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 MZL expired on 23 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 MZL?
The MOT on LA51 MZL expired on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 MZL done?
LA51 MZL was recorded at 85,793 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2022, an average of 4,023 miles a year.
Has LA51 MZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 MZL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 MZL 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 MZL find?
LA51 MZL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 7 more.

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