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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LM61 FHNMOT history

LM61 FHN is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LM61 FHN red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,512 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 FHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 FHN was last recorded at 90,512 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,509 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,512 miles
  • 2025 – 82,385 miles
  • 2024 – 76,091 miles
  • 2023 – 68,735 miles
  • 2022 – 64,368 miles
  • 2021 – 56,370 miles
  • 2020 – 51,352 miles
  • 2019 – 45,093 miles
  • 2018 – 43,031 miles
  • 2017 – 40,562 miles
  • 2016 – 35,905 miles
  • 2015 – 25,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,512 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust silencer heatshield partially adrift & rattling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,512 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,512 miles
    Test number
    702920537584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail90,509 miles (+8,124)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    843159949738
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer inlet pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,385 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,385 miles
    Test number
    599793949309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail82,381 miles (+6,290)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,381 miles
    Test number
    832132330892
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass76,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,091 miles
    Test number
    192878114546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail76,089 miles (+7,354)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    501196094179
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass68,735 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,735 miles
    Test number
    504766114712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heatshield partially adrift & rattling
  8. Fail68,733 miles (+4,365)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,733 miles
    Test number
    463867629535
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heatshield partially adrift & rattling
  9. Pass64,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    501132751074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,368 miles (+7,998)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    708497963625
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  11. Pass56,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,370 miles
    Test number
    295414107452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail56,370 miles (+5,018)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,370 miles
    Test number
    256601551579
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass51,352 miles (+6,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,352 miles
    Test number
    956057982410
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  14. Pass45,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,093 miles
    Test number
    139356159714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,093 miles (+2,062)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,093 miles
    Test number
    284612661486
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little or no reserve travel
  16. Pass43,031 miles (+2,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    451180746488
    • 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)
  17. Pass40,562 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,562 miles
    Test number
    362044287006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp poor beam pattern
  18. Fail40,562 miles (+4,657)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,562 miles
    Test number
    456493565245
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp poor beam pattern
  19. Pass35,905 miles (+10,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,905 miles
    Test number
    575890370262
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass25,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,875 miles
    Test number
    489277645031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 FHN

Does LM61 FHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 FHN is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 FHN?
The MOT on LM61 FHN is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 FHN done?
LM61 FHN was recorded at 90,512 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,855 miles a year.
Has LM61 FHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 FHN has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 FHN 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 FHN find?
LM61 FHN passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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