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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,388 cc

LP12 GCUMOT history

LP12 GCU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LP12 GCU blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,931 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 GCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 GCU was last recorded at 113,931 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 6,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,999 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,932 miles
Average per year
9,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,931 miles
  • 2025 – 106,999 miles
  • 2023 – 96,159 miles
  • 2022 – 80,495 miles
  • 2021 – 65,120 miles
  • 2020 – 50,056 miles
  • 2019 – 31,226 miles
  • 2018 – 14,175 miles
  • 2017 – 13,387 miles
  • 2016 – 12,253 miles
  • 2015 – 10,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,931 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,931 miles (+6,932)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,931 miles
    Test number
    843563169937
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,999 miles (+10,840)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    532076009035
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber worn/plenty of life left (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,159 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    309012475773
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail96,159 miles (+15,664)1 dangerous4 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    762856846648
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,495 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    733313356596
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail80,495 miles (+15,375)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    983065003039
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,120 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,120 miles
    Test number
    103562926981
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail65,120 miles (+15,064)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,120 miles
    Test number
    841416480989
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass50,056 miles (+18,830)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,056 miles
    Test number
    611947379595
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass31,226 miles (+17,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,226 miles
    Test number
    753328443960
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass14,175 miles (+788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    14,175 miles
    Test number
    904618217231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass13,387 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    13,387 miles
    Test number
    643420321870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Pass12,253 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    12,253 miles
    Test number
    663091910690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    10,995 miles
    Test number
    325272005473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 GCU

Does LP12 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 GCU is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 GCU?
The MOT on LP12 GCU is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 GCU done?
LP12 GCU was recorded at 113,931 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 9,626 miles a year.
Has LP12 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 GCU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 GCU 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 LP12 GCU find?
LP12 GCU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides.

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