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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LP61 LFXMOT history

LP61 LFX is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 66,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LP61 LFX red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
66,271 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 LFX
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
13 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 LFX was last recorded at 66,271 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,223 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
3,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,271 miles
  • 2025 – 66,223 miles
  • 2024 – 66,019 miles
  • 2023 – 65,179 miles
  • 2022 – 64,285 miles
  • 2021 – 63,377 miles
  • 2020 – 62,501 miles
  • 2019 – 56,054 miles
  • 2018 – 49,434 miles
  • 2017 – 40,846 miles
  • 2016 – 30,956 miles
  • 2015 – 23,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,271 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront breaks slightly binding
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall slightly weakened due to being run on whilst flat
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,271 miles (+48)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    696670977375
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront breaks slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall slightly weakened due to being run on whilst flat
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
  2. Pass66,223 miles (+204)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    645814437741
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall damaged due to being un on whilst flat meets requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s/r and o/s/r indicators (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass66,019 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,019 miles
    Test number
    621931062598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,179 miles (+894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,179 miles
    Test number
    811618905186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer secondary layer corroded deteriorated
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass64,285 miles (+908)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    674196245109
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass63,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,377 miles
    Test number
    654598356324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail63,377 miles (+876)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,377 miles
    Test number
    939608395480
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass62,501 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,501 miles
    Test number
    168214689032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    432327671878
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished
  10. Fail56,054 miles (+6,620)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    605080868081
    • DangerousBattery indicator missing leaving the battery open
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has two nail's and partially flat
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
    • AdvisoryFront pads on 2mm [1.5mm legal limit] and disc's worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished
  11. Pass49,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,434 miles
    Test number
    539731840800
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail49,434 miles (+8,588)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,434 miles
    Test number
    895064795364
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass40,846 miles (+9,890)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,846 miles
    Test number
    775732317987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,956 miles (+7,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,956 miles
    Test number
    212818529152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
  15. Pass23,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,540 miles
    Test number
    576276535002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 LFX

Does LP61 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 LFX is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 LFX?
The MOT on LP61 LFX 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 LFX done?
LP61 LFX was recorded at 66,271 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,891 miles a year.
Has LP61 LFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 LFX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LP61 LFX 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 LFX find?
LP61 LFX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front breaks slightly binding; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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