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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LB12 GCUMOT history

LB12 GCU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 150,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,886 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 GCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 GCU was last recorded at 150,886 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 7,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,870 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,016 miles
Average per year
8,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,886 miles
  • 2024 – 143,870 miles
  • 2023 – 136,105 miles
  • 2022 – 128,360 miles
  • 2021 – 121,178 miles
  • 2019 – 104,510 miles
  • 2018 – 96,366 miles
  • 2017 – 88,508 miles
  • 2016 – 76,256 miles
  • 2015 – 63,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,886 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,886 miles (+7,016)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,886 miles
    Test number
    416017873551
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass143,870 miles (+121)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,870 miles
    Test number
    657714866680
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail143,749 miles (+7,644)8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,749 miles
    Test number
    317042401846
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 4D type with reflective lettering... (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip & main beams have led type bulbs when halogen type should be fitted... (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible As with nearside headlight... (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 4D type with reflective lettering... (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,105 miles (+7,745)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,105 miles
    Test number
    853385910839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,360 miles (+7,182)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,360 miles
    Test number
    600654966017
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Upper mount worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Upper mount worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smeary
  6. Pass121,178 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    396601036734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,584 miles (+13,074)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    303888281979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,510 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,510 miles
    Test number
    665562652100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,366 miles (+7,858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,366 miles
    Test number
    370917379330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass88,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    141882487924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  11. Fail88,508 miles (+12,252)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    377673697393
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  12. Pass76,256 miles (+12,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,256 miles
    Test number
    788268766668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Pass63,557 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    975537175184
    • NoteInner eadges of front tyres geting low

Questions about LB12 GCU

Does LB12 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 GCU is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 GCU?
The MOT on LB12 GCU is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 GCU done?
LB12 GCU was recorded at 150,886 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,339 miles a year.
Has LB12 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 GCU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 GCU 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 LB12 GCU find?
LB12 GCU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 2 more.

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