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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,388 cc

LR08 GLJMOT history

LR08 GLJ is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

LR08 GLJ blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2026
Mileage
127,947 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GLJ was last recorded at 127,947 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 12,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,446 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
12,501 miles
Average per year
6,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,947 miles
  • 2024 – 115,446 miles
  • 2023 – 112,725 miles
  • 2022 – 105,565 miles
  • 2021 – 96,518 miles
  • 2020 – 90,339 miles
  • 2019 – 87,325 miles
  • 2018 – 82,149 miles
  • 2017 – 78,166 miles
  • 2016 – 73,688 miles
  • 2015 – 67,944 miles
  • 2014 – 63,536 miles
  • 2013 – 58,679 miles
  • 2012 – 51,874 miles
  • 2011 – 38,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,947 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,947 miles (+12,501)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,947 miles
    Test number
    910530784470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass115,446 miles (+2,721)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,446 miles
    Test number
    886810420142
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,725 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,725 miles
    Test number
    472095352432
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail112,721 miles (+7,156)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,721 miles
    Test number
    659506136249
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass105,565 miles (+78)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,565 miles
    Test number
    771991351155
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail105,487 miles (+8,969)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,487 miles
    Test number
    906278159706
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,518 miles (+6,179)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,518 miles
    Test number
    679970731407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (greased) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass90,339 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    815481082913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,325 miles (+5,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    902252926856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,149 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    523324830460
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside rear wheels misshaped
    • AdvisoryHorn going dull
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside centre cap missing

  11. Fail82,149 miles (+3,983)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    819332169956
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside rear wheels misshaped
    • AdvisoryHorn going dull
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside centre cap missing

  12. Pass78,166 miles (+4,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,166 miles
    Test number
    594152521598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  13. Pass73,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,688 miles
    Test number
    719535582296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail73,688 miles (+678)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,688 miles
    Test number
    440700721533
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass73,010 miles (+5,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    378133031786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass67,944 miles (+4,408)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,944 miles
    Test number
    478480195176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass63,536 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,536 miles
    Test number
    578382794124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,679 miles (+6,805)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,679 miles
    Test number
    146712993109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front brake hose slightly twisted out of its correct position

  19. Pass51,874 miles (+13,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,874 miles
    Test number
    196444592150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,137 miles
    Test number
    336163781147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GLJ

Does LR08 GLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 GLJ expired on 2 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GLJ?
The MOT on LR08 GLJ expired on 2 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 GLJ done?
LR08 GLJ was recorded at 127,947 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 6,387 miles a year.
Has LR08 GLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GLJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 GLJ 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 GLJ find?
LR08 GLJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 12 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front coil spring corroded both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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