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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

LR08 UMWMOT history

LR08 UMW is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 27,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LR08 UMW black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
27,885 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2017
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UMW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UMW was last recorded at 27,885 miles on 11 Sept 2017, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,837 miles · 6 May 2016
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
2,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2017 – 27,885 miles
  • 2016 – 27,837 miles
  • 2015 – 25,326 miles
  • 2013 – 22,756 miles
  • 2012 – 18,627 miles
  • 2011 – 14,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear fuel filler down pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Driver sides seat back rest broken can not be access from driver side but still accessible from passenger side to inspect the rear seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    219553673999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    703708010352
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight slightly gone opaque and light intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    839565065009
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel filler down pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver sides seat back rest broken can not be access from driver side but still accessible from passenger side to inspect the rear seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body damaged dent but No Sharpe edge

  4. FailMileage not read5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    596168068234
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel filler down pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver sides seat back rest broken can not be access from driver side but still accessible from passenger side to inspect the rear seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body damaged dent but No Sharpe edge

  5. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    974979143942
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    739059145546
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    198792239158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion and some mechanical components

  8. FailMileage not read5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    719632492953
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion and some mechanical components

  9. Pass27,885 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,885 miles
    Test number
    434247486983
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre deep cut, no cords/ply exposed

  10. Pass27,837 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,837 miles
    Test number
    741286596574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,803 miles (+2,477)3 dangerous10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,803 miles
    Test number
    940836756437
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cover missing (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDeep cuts to n/s/r & o/s/r & n/s/f tyre sidewall

  12. Pass25,326 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,326 miles
    Test number
    715858025007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts in side walls
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner side wall cut

  13. Fail25,326 miles (+2,570)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,326 miles
    Test number
    946078825065
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts in side walls
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner side wall cut

  14. Fail22,756 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,756 miles
    Test number
    429005043362
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass22,756 miles (+4,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,756 miles
    Test number
    466795943315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass18,627 miles (+4,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,627 miles
    Test number
    565518752165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass14,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,612 miles
    Test number
    748818931122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,612 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,612 miles
    Test number
    817518331197
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LR08 UMW

Does LR08 UMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UMW is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UMW?
The MOT on LR08 UMW is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 UMW done?
LR08 UMW was recorded at 27,885 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2017, an average of 2,101 miles a year.
Has LR08 UMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UMW has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 UMW 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 UMW find?
LR08 UMW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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