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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LM61 FAOMOT history

LM61 FAO is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

LM61 FAO blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,741 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 FAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 FAO was last recorded at 78,741 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 4,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,003 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,738 miles
Average per year
5,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,741 miles
  • 2024 – 74,003 miles
  • 2023 – 69,816 miles
  • 2022 – 65,380 miles
  • 2021 – 62,445 miles
  • 2020 – 59,994 miles
  • 2019 – 53,137 miles
  • 2018 – 46,389 miles
  • 2017 – 40,736 miles
  • 2016 – 34,075 miles
  • 2015 – 29,464 miles
  • 2014 – 23,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,741 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bushes starting to split (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear spring insulators perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,741 miles (+4,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,741 miles
    Test number
    589888722227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,003 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,003 miles
    Test number
    487257230510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail73,995 miles (+4,179)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    622943834548
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,816 miles (+4,436)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,816 miles
    Test number
    701907819277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear spring insulators perishing

  5. Pass65,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    457847614707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear spring insulators perishing

  6. Fail65,380 miles (+2,935)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    661127552777
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear spring insulators perishing

  7. Pass62,445 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    259636878363
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring top insulators perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,445 miles (+2,451)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    288913306857
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring top insulators perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,994 miles (+6,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    945268731090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,137 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,137 miles
    Test number
    738853783330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,389 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    199913761305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,736 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,736 miles
    Test number
    286162358517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,075 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    495463537457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,464 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,464 miles
    Test number
    842543003625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,133 miles
    Test number
    236358784233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,133 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,133 miles
    Test number
    406788084223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LM61 FAO

Does LM61 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 FAO is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 FAO?
The MOT on LM61 FAO is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 FAO done?
LM61 FAO was recorded at 78,741 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 5,016 miles a year.
Has LM61 FAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 FAO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 FAO 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 LM61 FAO find?
LM61 FAO passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bushes starting to split.

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