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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LR12 DBZMOT history

LR12 DBZ is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LR12 DBZ blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,389 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 DBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 DBZ was last recorded at 137,389 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 4,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,921 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,468 miles
Average per year
6,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,389 miles
  • 2025 – 132,921 miles
  • 2024 – 128,201 miles
  • 2023 – 124,147 miles
  • 2022 – 121,312 miles
  • 2021 – 119,722 miles
  • 2020 – 108,050 miles
  • 2019 – 99,823 miles
  • 2018 – 92,559 miles
  • 2017 – 80,687 miles
  • 2016 – 74,570 miles
  • 2015 – 62,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,389 miles
  • 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,389 miles (+4,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,389 miles
    Test number
    256767178698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,921 miles (+4,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,921 miles
    Test number
    948923052271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,201 miles (+91)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,201 miles
    Test number
    281986679286
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail128,110 miles (+3,963)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,110 miles
    Test number
    154336660022
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass124,147 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,147 miles
    Test number
    633518766764
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box

  6. Fail124,145 miles (+2,833)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,145 miles
    Test number
    530169467445
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box

  7. Pass121,312 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,312 miles
    Test number
    374829303461
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking from small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded

  8. Fail121,312 miles (+1,590)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,312 miles
    Test number
    697995951897
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking from small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded

  9. Pass119,722 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    910875116451
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking from small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,722 miles (+11,672)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    186322615482
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking from small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,050 miles (+223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,050 miles
    Test number
    310994782696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

  12. Fail107,827 miles (+8,004)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,827 miles
    Test number
    511466491137
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

  13. Pass99,823 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,823 miles
    Test number
    879237299071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,559 miles (+11,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,559 miles
    Test number
    454059358889
    • AdvisoryNearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

  15. Pass80,687 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    457493156181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    803151762102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,570 miles (+11,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    934653916772
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  18. Pass62,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,924 miles
    Test number
    448357345038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail62,924 miles2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,924 miles
    Test number
    136627845084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR12 DBZ

Does LR12 DBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 DBZ is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 DBZ?
The MOT on LR12 DBZ is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 DBZ done?
LR12 DBZ was recorded at 137,389 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 6,676 miles a year.
Has LR12 DBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 DBZ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR12 DBZ 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 LR12 DBZ find?
LR12 DBZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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