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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LP61 LFUMOT history

LP61 LFU is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

LP61 LFU black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,570 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 LFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 LFU was last recorded at 96,570 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 2,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,107 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,463 miles
Average per year
5,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,570 miles
  • 2025 – 94,107 miles
  • 2024 – 91,687 miles
  • 2023 – 88,727 miles
  • 2022 – 84,885 miles
  • 2021 – 81,230 miles
  • 2020 – 78,118 miles
  • 2019 – 68,513 miles
  • 2018 – 54,592 miles
  • 2017 – 42,572 miles
  • 2016 – 37,001 miles
  • 2015 – 35,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,570 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,570 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    245220984899
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail96,570 miles (+2,463)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    670437985922
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass94,107 miles (+2,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,107 miles
    Test number
    306804793783
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,687 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,687 miles
    Test number
    788099513028
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail91,685 miles (+2,958)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,685 miles
    Test number
    354025613773
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,727 miles (+96)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,727 miles
    Test number
    858611301713
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail88,631 miles (+3,746)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,631 miles
    Test number
    151987684603
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,885 miles (+3,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,885 miles
    Test number
    841817049615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass81,230 miles (+3,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,230 miles
    Test number
    393291764147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass78,118 miles (+9,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,118 miles
    Test number
    820843698871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

  11. Pass68,513 miles (+13,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    323542940451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perishing lightly

  12. Pass54,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,592 miles
    Test number
    742167141449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,592 miles (+12,020)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,592 miles
    Test number
    112356310743
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass42,572 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    391202730434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,001 miles (+1,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,001 miles
    Test number
    768282989429
    • AdvisoryFront tyre valve stem(s) slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished

  16. Pass35,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,259 miles
    Test number
    605725745090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 LFU

Does LP61 LFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 LFU is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 LFU?
The MOT on LP61 LFU is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 LFU done?
LP61 LFU was recorded at 96,570 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 5,583 miles a year.
Has LP61 LFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 LFU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 LFU 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 LP61 LFU find?
LP61 LFU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rears; coil spring corroded rears; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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