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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,398 cc

LB12 FMZMOT history

LB12 FMZ is a red diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 82,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,352 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FMZ was last recorded at 82,352 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2023: 73,304 miles, lower than 76,027 miles on 1 Aug 2022.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,072 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,280 miles
Average per year
4,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,352 miles
  • 2025 – 80,072 miles
  • 2024 – 77,989 miles
  • 2023 – 73,304 miles
  • 2022 – 76,027 miles
  • 2021 – 64,779 miles
  • 2020 – 60,924 miles
  • 2019 – 56,526 miles
  • 2018 – 52,672 miles
  • 2017 – 46,354 miles
  • 2016 – 41,139 miles
  • 2015 – 28,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,352 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine cover & undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,352 miles (+2,280)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,352 miles
    Test number
    990275969732
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass80,072 miles (+2,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,072 miles
    Test number
    739316556023
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,989 miles
    Test number
    568555001409
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail77,987 miles (+4,683)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,987 miles
    Test number
    416282150540
    • MajorNearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,304 miles (-2,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,304 miles
    Test number
    929844534756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust corroded

  6. Pass76,027 miles (+11,248)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    897757205266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,779 miles (+3,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    374069801842
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box outer skin rusty and peeling off

  8. Pass60,924 miles (+4,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,924 miles
    Test number
    356500286966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted

  9. Pass56,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,526 miles
    Test number
    179917539463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted

  10. Fail56,526 miles (+3,854)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,526 miles
    Test number
    703205080960
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted

  11. Pass52,672 miles (+6,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,672 miles
    Test number
    366590275959
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass46,354 miles (+5,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,354 miles
    Test number
    108624536894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass41,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,139 miles
    Test number
    588794979635
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail41,139 miles (+12,837)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,139 miles
    Test number
    601481226598
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass28,302 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,302 miles
    Test number
    668571405215
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen

Questions about LB12 FMZ

Does LB12 FMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FMZ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FMZ?
The MOT on LB12 FMZ is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 FMZ done?
LB12 FMZ was recorded at 82,352 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,895 miles a year.
Has LB12 FMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FMZ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 FMZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 FMZ find?
LB12 FMZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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