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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,388 cc

LM61 FBAMOT history

LM61 FBA is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LM61 FBA silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,479 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 FBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 FBA was last recorded at 87,479 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 8,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,722 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,757 miles
Average per year
5,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,479 miles
  • 2024 – 78,722 miles
  • 2023 – 64,393 miles
  • 2022 – 57,306 miles
  • 2021 – 53,068 miles
  • 2019 – 48,355 miles
  • 2018 – 42,778 miles
  • 2017 – 38,399 miles
  • 2016 – 33,131 miles
  • 2015 – 27,500 miles
  • 2014 – 22,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,479 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
  • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system
  • AdvisorySurface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components, inner and outer sills

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Bonnet stay rod missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,479 miles
    Test number
    147989290683
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySurface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components, inner and outer sills
  2. Fail87,478 miles (+8,756)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    102258741264
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySurface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components, inner and outer sills
  3. Pass78,722 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    276444316834
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion within prescribed areas and components under vehicle / general
  4. Fail78,722 miles (+6,660)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    974250136825
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion within prescribed areas and components under vehicle / general
  5. Pass72,062 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,062 miles
    Test number
    110654966578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail72,062 miles (+7,669)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,062 miles
    Test number
    236394230040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass64,393 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,393 miles
    Test number
    538633401656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,306 miles
    Test number
    690152587252
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay rod missing
  9. Fail57,306 miles (+4,238)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,306 miles
    Test number
    100592577862
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay rod missing
  10. Pass53,068 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,068 miles
    Test number
    263330337873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,355 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,355 miles
    Test number
    836844471324
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay rod missing
  12. Fail48,354 miles (+5,576)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,354 miles
    Test number
    811015371597
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay rod missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass42,778 miles (+4,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,778 miles
    Test number
    833386684524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  14. Pass38,399 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,399 miles
    Test number
    951526251042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,131 miles (+5,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,131 miles
    Test number
    214068533875
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bold on the inside edges
  16. Pass27,500 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,500 miles
    Test number
    666272917767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,235 miles
    Test number
    178298004371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 FBA

Does LM61 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 FBA is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 FBA?
The MOT on LM61 FBA is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 FBA done?
LM61 FBA was recorded at 87,479 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,838 miles a year.
Has LM61 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 FBA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 FBA 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 FBA find?
LM61 FBA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate; surface rust on exhaust system; surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components, inner and outer sills.

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