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Ford Fiesta

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,399 cc

LL08 GCUMOT history

LL08 GCU is a red diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

LL08 GCU red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
167,283 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 GCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 GCU was last recorded at 167,283 miles on 13 May 2025, 9,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,702 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
9,581 miles
Average per year
8,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,283 miles
  • 2024 – 157,702 miles
  • 2023 – 157,499 miles
  • 2022 – 147,412 miles
  • 2021 – 141,123 miles
  • 2020 – 132,206 miles
  • 2018 – 123,131 miles
  • 2016 – 114,832 miles
  • 2015 – 104,328 miles
  • 2014 – 101,599 miles
  • 2013 – 78,655 miles
  • 2012 – 53,398 miles
  • 2011 – 46,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,283 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,283 miles (+9,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    167,283 miles
    Test number
    105529485061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass157,702 miles (+203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,702 miles
    Test number
    752992063993
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass157,499 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,499 miles
    Test number
    349174765026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail157,403 miles (+9,991)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,403 miles
    Test number
    132877615608
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass147,412 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,412 miles
    Test number
    107526209189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,123 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,123 miles
    Test number
    985198822222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail141,118 miles (+8,912)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,118 miles
    Test number
    829068928215
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass132,206 miles (+9,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,206 miles
    Test number
    399818056672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass123,131 miles (+8,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,131 miles
    Test number
    285696976387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass114,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,832 miles
    Test number
    560433966460
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
  11. Fail114,832 miles (+10,504)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,832 miles
    Test number
    238840968086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
  12. Pass104,328 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,328 miles
    Test number
    509428545095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,599 miles (+22,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,599 miles
    Test number
    139732314252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,655 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,655 miles
    Test number
    455526233153
    • 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)
    • NoteMinor body and paintwork damage
  15. Fail78,655 miles (+25,257)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,655 miles
    Test number
    345936333151
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteMinor body and paintwork damage
  16. Pass53,398 miles (+7,020)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,398 miles
    Test number
    269874422189
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight inbalance to front brakes
  17. Pass46,378 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,378 miles
    Test number
    258309431186
    • NoteFront discs low, change with pads 6-8k

Questions about LL08 GCU

Does LL08 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 GCU expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 GCU?
The MOT on LL08 GCU expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 GCU done?
LL08 GCU was recorded at 167,283 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 8,645 miles a year.
Has LL08 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 GCU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 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 LL08 GCU find?
LL08 GCU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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