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Ford Fiesta

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LA51 RAMMOT history

LA51 RAM is a red diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LA51 RAM red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,279 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 RAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 RAM was last recorded at 128,279 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,305 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,974 miles
Average per year
5,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,279 miles
  • 2025 – 125,305 miles
  • 2024 – 121,915 miles
  • 2023 – 117,629 miles
  • 2022 – 110,581 miles
  • 2021 – 106,055 miles
  • 2020 – 104,174 miles
  • 2019 – 102,000 miles
  • 2018 – 98,254 miles
  • 2017 – 89,841 miles
  • 2016 – 89,152 miles
  • 2015 – 82,188 miles
  • 2014 – 74,196 miles
  • 2013 – 64,182 miles
  • 2012 – 48,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,279 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust 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.

  • Lower UNDER TRAY FITTED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,279 miles (+2,974)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,279 miles
    Test number
    740378610107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass125,305 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,305 miles
    Test number
    248958488185
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,305 miles (+3,390)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,305 miles
    Test number
    222548806951
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,915 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,915 miles
    Test number
    398051644512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are scored and corroding- Especially on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens glass is broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox heatshield is corroded.

  5. Fail121,915 miles (+4,286)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,915 miles
    Test number
    508989385168
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are scored and corroding- Especially on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens glass is broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox heatshield is corroded.

  6. Pass117,629 miles (+7,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,629 miles
    Test number
    857652895643
    • AdvisoryLower UNDER TRAY FITTED

  7. Pass110,581 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,581 miles
    Test number
    379653558058
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes deteriorating

  8. Fail110,581 miles (+4,526)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,581 miles
    Test number
    257280493815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes deteriorating

  9. Pass106,055 miles (+1,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,055 miles
    Test number
    199694459756
    • AdvisoryLower UNDER TRAY FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,174 miles (+2,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,174 miles
    Test number
    110213150873
    • AdvisoryLower UNDER TRAY FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,000 miles (+3,746)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,000 miles
    Test number
    123624797607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded SLIGHTLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded SLIGHTLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass98,254 miles (+4,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,254 miles
    Test number
    529016005943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass94,026 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,026 miles
    Test number
    848817253325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall but, no cords exposed(inner sidewall)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail94,026 miles (+4,185)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,026 miles
    Test number
    489973929767
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall but, no cords exposed(inner sidewall)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass89,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,841 miles
    Test number
    957810652214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,841 miles (+689)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,841 miles
    Test number
    710934761217
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn

  17. Pass89,152 miles (+6,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,152 miles
    Test number
    621760210340
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass82,188 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,188 miles
    Test number
    588219565195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    156419814140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,196 miles (+10,014)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    837869014109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass64,182 miles (+15,572)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,182 miles
    Test number
    975688303120
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Pass48,610 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,610 miles
    Test number
    265982402404
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LA51 RAM

Does LA51 RAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 RAM is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 RAM?
The MOT on LA51 RAM is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 RAM done?
LA51 RAM was recorded at 128,279 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,507 miles a year.
Has LA51 RAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 RAM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 RAM 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 RAM find?
LA51 RAM passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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