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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB61 SXLMOT history

LB61 SXL is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 218,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
218,028 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 SXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 SXL was last recorded at 218,028 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 22,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,642 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
22,386 miles
Average per year
16,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,028 miles
  • 2025 – 195,642 miles
  • 2024 – 173,740 miles
  • 2023 – 160,847 miles
  • 2021 – 158,059 miles
  • 2020 – 144,439 miles
  • 2019 – 133,404 miles
  • 2018 – 117,266 miles
  • 2017 – 94,976 miles
  • 2016 – 71,953 miles
  • 2015 – 36,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass218,028 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    218,028 miles
    Test number
    282019988690
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail218,028 miles (+22,386)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,028 miles
    Test number
    376325037291
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass195,642 miles (+21,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    195,642 miles
    Test number
    221725782275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass173,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,740 miles
    Test number
    288899818834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail173,740 miles (+12,893)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,740 miles
    Test number
    668158898126
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass160,847 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,847 miles
    Test number
    233822397863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,059 miles (+13,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,059 miles
    Test number
    621432190226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass144,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,439 miles
    Test number
    573165378618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,439 miles (+11,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,439 miles
    Test number
    872069116255
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass133,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,404 miles
    Test number
    763142647080
    • AdvisoryPlastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

  11. Fail133,404 miles (+16,138)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,404 miles
    Test number
    847231657900
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

  12. Pass117,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,266 miles
    Test number
    134895008521
    • AdvisoryPlastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components

  13. Fail117,266 miles (+22,290)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,266 miles
    Test number
    402349772671
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryPlastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components

  14. Pass94,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,976 miles
    Test number
    877176653015
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undershield obscuring components
    • AdvisoryFront wipers judder across screen

  15. Fail94,976 miles (+23,023)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,976 miles
    Test number
    748664305087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undershield obscuring components
    • AdvisoryFront wipers judder across screen

  16. Pass71,953 miles (+18,221)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,953 miles
    Test number
    164949441448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,732 miles (+17,124)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    142546115155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,608 miles
    Test number
    229171455051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 SXL

Does LB61 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 SXL is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 SXL?
The MOT on LB61 SXL is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 SXL done?
LB61 SXL was recorded at 218,028 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 16,463 miles a year.
Has LB61 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 SXL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 SXL 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 LB61 SXL find?
LB61 SXL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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