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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,596 cc

LP65 ARUMOT history

LP65 ARU is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Dec 2015. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 87,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LP65 ARU black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
87,500 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 ARU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 ARU was last recorded at 87,500 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 14,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,113 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
14,387 miles
Average per year
10,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,500 miles
  • 2024 – 73,113 miles
  • 2023 – 68,382 miles
  • 2022 – 60,336 miles
  • 2021 – 49,572 miles
  • 2020 – 36,819 miles
  • 2019 – 27,427 miles
  • 2018 – 19,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,500 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Rear Axle bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,500 miles (+14,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    840970949796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,113 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,113 miles
    Test number
    862652752597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,107 miles (+4,725)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,107 miles
    Test number
    934471631141
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle To Rear Joint Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass68,382 miles (+8,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    936361388021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets getting quite thin

  5. Pass60,336 miles (+10,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    863081372262
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage and everything heavily and recently black undersealed

  6. Pass49,572 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    532804606008
    • AdvisoryRear Axle bushes worn

  7. Fail49,559 miles (+12,740)2 dangerous5 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,559 miles
    Test number
    911632077468
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass36,819 miles (+9,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    580067132491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,427 miles
    Test number
    947071940469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,427 miles (+8,127)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,427 miles
    Test number
    961746397587
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass19,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    749628974192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated
    • 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))

Questions about LP65 ARU

Does LP65 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP65 ARU expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP65 ARU?
The MOT on LP65 ARU expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP65 ARU done?
LP65 ARU was recorded at 87,500 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 10,052 miles a year.
Has LP65 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 ARU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LP65 ARU 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 LP65 ARU find?
LP65 ARU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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