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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LR08 XEAMOT history

LR08 XEA is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LR08 XEA blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,289 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XEA was last recorded at 78,289 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 4,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,413 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,876 miles
Average per year
4,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,289 miles
  • 2024 – 73,413 miles
  • 2023 – 69,613 miles
  • 2022 – 62,086 miles
  • 2021 – 56,606 miles
  • 2020 – 55,240 miles
  • 2019 – 51,075 miles
  • 2018 – 47,454 miles
  • 2017 – 43,662 miles
  • 2016 – 39,258 miles
  • 2015 – 35,757 miles
  • 2014 – 32,073 miles
  • 2013 – 26,535 miles
  • 2012 – 22,658 miles
  • 2011 – 15,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,289 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE ONLY JUST MET (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE ONLY JUST MET (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,289 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,289 miles
    Test number
    377598297441
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE ONLY JUST MET (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE ONLY JUST MET (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail78,289 miles (+4,876)3 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,289 miles
    Test number
    990929951056
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE ONLY JUST MET (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE ONLY JUST MET (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass73,413 miles (+3,800)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,413 miles
    Test number
    830397013385
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle/trailing arm bushes slightly worn

  4. Pass69,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,613 miles
    Test number
    902065233066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel slightly damaged

  5. Fail69,613 miles (+7,527)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,613 miles
    Test number
    836680476297
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel slightly damaged

  6. Pass62,086 miles (+2,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    320258056766
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface rust

  7. Pass59,350 miles (+2,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,350 miles
    Test number
    509896187144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    479104482544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail56,606 miles (+1,366)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    817291008673
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass55,240 miles (+4,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,240 miles
    Test number
    723851894153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in o/s track rod end

  11. Pass51,075 miles (+3,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    430314994469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass47,454 miles (+3,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,454 miles
    Test number
    830623221771
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass43,662 miles (+4,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    733228055919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass39,258 miles (+3,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,258 miles
    Test number
    990341584535
    • AdvisoryO/S/f shocker damp

  15. Pass35,757 miles (+3,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,757 miles
    Test number
    247692785028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass32,073 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,073 miles
    Test number
    287101074082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,535 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,535 miles
    Test number
    209912173060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,658 miles
    Test number
    225884572010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail22,658 miles (+6,699)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,658 miles
    Test number
    836944572040
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass15,959 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,959 miles
    Test number
    985172561048
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Fail15,886 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,886 miles
    Test number
    277559551002
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about LR08 XEA

Does LR08 XEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XEA is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XEA?
The MOT on LR08 XEA is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XEA done?
LR08 XEA was recorded at 78,289 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,212 miles a year.
Has LR08 XEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XEA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 XEA 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 XEA find?
LR08 XEA passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective beam image only just met; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective beam image only just met, and 5 more.

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