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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,388 cc

LR08 AYEMOT history

LR08 AYE is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LR08 AYE silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
159,737 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 AYE was last recorded at 159,737 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,911 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
826 miles
Average per year
7,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,737 miles
  • 2025 – 158,911 miles
  • 2024 – 158,279 miles
  • 2023 – 154,471 miles
  • 2022 – 143,216 miles
  • 2021 – 130,369 miles
  • 2020 – 119,328 miles
  • 2019 – 110,640 miles
  • 2018 – 101,073 miles
  • 2017 – 90,422 miles
  • 2016 – 80,768 miles
  • 2015 – 72,373 miles
  • 2014 – 65,801 miles
  • 2013 – 58,790 miles
  • 2012 – 48,025 miles
  • 2011 – 37,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,737 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Damage to front bumper & O/S door mirror.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/S/F brake binding slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front bumper damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,737 miles (+826)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,737 miles
    Test number
    315856154828
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,911 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,911 miles
    Test number
    808941896841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,279 miles (+3,808)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,279 miles
    Test number
    633664988036
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

  4. Pass154,471 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,471 miles
    Test number
    329976183499
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper & O/S door mirror.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail154,468 miles (+11,252)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,468 miles
    Test number
    998010150201
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights deteriorated & no beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper & O/S door mirror.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,216 miles (+12,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,216 miles
    Test number
    836602453487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass130,369 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,369 miles
    Test number
    861833767768
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail130,366 miles (+11,038)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,366 miles
    Test number
    342410510231
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass119,328 miles (+8,688)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,328 miles
    Test number
    105193480898
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryCoolant tank cracked.
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section in very poor condition & rear exhaust mounting badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass110,640 miles (+9,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    968337339928
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight beam patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryDamage to front of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,073 miles (+10,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    915780486954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

  12. Pass90,422 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,422 miles
    Test number
    302862802519
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/S door mirror outer casing damaged.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre tread cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail90,422 miles (+9,654)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,422 miles
    Test number
    339111154246
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/S door mirror outer casing damaged.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre tread cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass80,768 miles (+8,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,768 miles
    Test number
    955540886738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre cracked/perished.

  15. Pass72,373 miles (+6,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,373 miles
    Test number
    208087185148
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail65,801 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    379407294140
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,801 miles (+7,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    589287794168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,790 miles (+10,765)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    856480903225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,025 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,025 miles
    Test number
    345961852061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside door mirror casing damaged

  20. Fail48,025 miles (+10,809)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,025 miles
    Test number
    447231752052
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside door mirror casing damaged

  21. Pass37,216 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,216 miles
    Test number
    226114751034
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail37,211 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    669562451011
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LR08 AYE

Does LR08 AYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AYE expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AYE?
The MOT on LR08 AYE expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AYE done?
LR08 AYE was recorded at 159,737 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,939 miles a year.
Has LR08 AYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AYE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 AYE 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 LR08 AYE find?
LR08 AYE failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring mount.; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced, and 5 more.

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