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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LM61 VZFMOT history

LM61 VZF is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LM61 VZF silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,994 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VZF was last recorded at 103,994 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 12,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,616 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,378 miles
Average per year
7,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,994 miles
  • 2025 – 91,616 miles
  • 2024 – 84,302 miles
  • 2023 – 80,237 miles
  • 2022 – 73,052 miles
  • 2021 – 67,622 miles
  • 2020 – 63,814 miles
  • 2019 – 57,069 miles
  • 2018 – 51,596 miles
  • 2017 – 41,856 miles
  • 2016 – 34,128 miles
  • 2015 – 26,115 miles
  • 2014 – 21,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,994 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    218579241043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,994 miles (+12,378)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    979352846494
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm inner and outer edges also worn inner edge (195/50 15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass91,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    455712454184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bearing bracket for driveshaft missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded

  4. Fail91,616 miles (+7,314)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    928079996997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bearing bracket for driveshaft missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded

  5. Pass84,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    230043450762
    • AdvisoryExhaust system showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail84,302 miles (+4,065)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    322122031354
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass80,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    829641897686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,237 miles (+7,185)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    476527338597
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer CV Boot (small hole leaking grease) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass73,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    507384665482
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  10. Fail73,052 miles (+5,430)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    766693431832
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass67,622 miles (+3,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,622 miles
    Test number
    935596678097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass63,814 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,814 miles
    Test number
    604916365006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail63,814 miles (+6,745)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,814 miles
    Test number
    183273300764
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater pump bearing noise slightly leaking

  14. Pass57,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    57,069 miles
    Test number
    880396527954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,068 miles (+5,472)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,068 miles
    Test number
    648651178123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass51,596 miles (+9,740)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,596 miles
    Test number
    684040712958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING TO BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING TO TREAD GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND CRACKING TO OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  17. Pass41,856 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    466994853525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,128 miles (+8,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    596090807811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  19. Pass26,115 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,115 miles
    Test number
    136429595125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,408 miles
    Test number
    375485624394
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM61 VZF

Does LM61 VZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 VZF is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VZF?
The MOT on LM61 VZF is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 VZF done?
LM61 VZF was recorded at 103,994 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,091 miles a year.
Has LM61 VZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VZF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 VZF 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 VZF find?
LM61 VZF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front coil spring corroded.

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