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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

LD08 BLJMOT history

LD08 BLJ is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LD08 BLJ red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,702 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BLJ was last recorded at 92,702 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 5,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,904 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,798 miles
Average per year
3,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,702 miles
  • 2025 – 86,904 miles
  • 2024 – 81,704 miles
  • 2023 – 81,657 miles
  • 2022 – 81,338 miles
  • 2021 – 79,726 miles
  • 2020 – 78,098 miles
  • 2019 – 74,272 miles
  • 2018 – 68,277 miles
  • 2017 – 62,690 miles
  • 2016 – 59,361 miles
  • 2015 – 55,919 miles
  • 2014 – 51,479 miles
  • 2012 – 42,510 miles
  • 2011 – 36,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,702 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,702 miles
    Test number
    333553918334
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail92,702 miles (+5,798)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,702 miles
    Test number
    176514307480
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass86,904 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    375187130348
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail86,904 miles (+5,200)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    108640759239
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass81,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    261128617903
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail81,704 miles (+47)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    405329854040
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass81,657 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    377553064163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,338 miles (+1,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,338 miles
    Test number
    317915575829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass79,726 miles (+1,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,726 miles
    Test number
    179515994341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
  10. Pass78,098 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,098 miles
    Test number
    891138699330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,272 miles (+5,995)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    716870815786
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass68,277 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,277 miles
    Test number
    758147983497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,690 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    698937542449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,361 miles (+3,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,361 miles
    Test number
    584124594592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass55,919 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    577344555089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,479 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,479 miles
    Test number
    198386754412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,510 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,510 miles
    Test number
    769677062051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack open on sidewall
  18. Pass42,510 miles (+5,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,510 miles
    Test number
    959777262037
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack open on sidewall
  19. Pass36,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,794 miles
    Test number
    129779161052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 BLJ

Does LD08 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 BLJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BLJ?
The MOT on LD08 BLJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 BLJ done?
LD08 BLJ was recorded at 92,702 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,711 miles a year.
Has LD08 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BLJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 BLJ 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 LD08 BLJ find?
LD08 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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