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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

LO08 FMXMOT history

LO08 FMX is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

LO08 FMX blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
147,147 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FMX was last recorded at 147,147 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 5,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,347 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,800 miles
Average per year
8,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,147 miles
  • 2024 – 141,347 miles
  • 2023 – 138,022 miles
  • 2022 – 137,338 miles
  • 2021 – 128,311 miles
  • 2020 – 114,978 miles
  • 2019 – 108,631 miles
  • 2018 – 106,944 miles
  • 2017 – 104,888 miles
  • 2016 – 101,455 miles
  • 2015 – 88,686 miles
  • 2014 – 74,113 miles
  • 2013 – 57,084 miles
  • 2012 – 40,480 miles
  • 2011 – 28,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,147 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread 195/50/15V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,147 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,147 miles
    Test number
    111961575710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,347 miles (+3,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,347 miles
    Test number
    897641111097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass138,022 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,022 miles
    Test number
    476417118885
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail138,022 miles (+684)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,022 miles
    Test number
    573354621853
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass137,338 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,338 miles
    Test number
    362581360952
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread 195/50/15V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail137,338 miles (+9,027)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,338 miles
    Test number
    128967428500
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread 195/50/15V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass128,311 miles (+13,333)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,311 miles
    Test number
    169419659648
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass114,978 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,978 miles
    Test number
    290944738657
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  9. Fail114,971 miles (+6,340)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,971 miles
    Test number
    515177178464
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  10. Pass108,631 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,631 miles
    Test number
    726820552258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,944 miles
    Test number
    864723666828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail106,944 miles (+2,056)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,944 miles
    Test number
    540044148871
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass104,888 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,888 miles
    Test number
    589915600445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,455 miles (+12,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,455 miles
    Test number
    782887963699
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  15. Pass88,686 miles (+14,573)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    895106475102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,113 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    337572894138
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  17. Pass74,113 miles (+17,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    908472394172
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  18. Pass57,084 miles (+16,604)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    149419473107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,480 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,480 miles
    Test number
    246969332457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,471 miles (+12,255)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,471 miles
    Test number
    727675732110
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  21. Fail28,216 miles1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,216 miles
    Test number
    178967841100
    • DangerousNearside front and offside front tyres close to the limit.
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass28,216 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,216 miles
    Test number
    507567841153
    • DangerousNearside front and offside front tyres close to the limit.

Questions about LO08 FMX

Does LO08 FMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 FMX expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FMX?
The MOT on LO08 FMX expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 FMX done?
LO08 FMX was recorded at 147,147 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 8,312 miles a year.
Has LO08 FMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FMX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 FMX 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 LO08 FMX find?
LO08 FMX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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