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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LR61 BJUMOT history

LR61 BJU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LR61 BJU red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,229 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 BJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 BJU was last recorded at 103,229 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 12,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,663 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,566 miles
Average per year
6,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,229 miles
  • 2024 – 81,969 miles
  • 2023 – 76,452 miles
  • 2021 – 68,575 miles
  • 2020 – 61,418 miles
  • 2019 – 57,348 miles
  • 2018 – 53,160 miles
  • 2017 – 47,979 miles
  • 2016 – 46,709 miles
  • 2015 – 45,704 miles
  • 2014 – 30,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side cracking bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,229 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,229 miles
    Test number
    926215705319
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side cracking bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,229 miles (+12,566)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,229 miles
    Test number
    864570968942
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side cracking bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,663 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    939728837631
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail90,663 miles (+8,694)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    387712138334
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass81,969 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,969 miles
    Test number
    457345497237
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail81,968 miles (+5,516)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,968 miles
    Test number
    848234744992
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass76,452 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,452 miles
    Test number
    660264518747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,575 miles (+7,157)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,575 miles
    Test number
    416856973128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    289247067546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,418 miles (+4,070)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    411762565647
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,348 miles
    Test number
    480931736016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,348 miles (+4,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,348 miles
    Test number
    222400692474
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass53,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    650263794158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,160 miles (+3,060)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    838878689379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass50,100 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,100 miles
    Test number
    536440941136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,979 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    164896605106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,709 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    219607789454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,704 miles (+14,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,704 miles
    Test number
    335451789597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass30,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,782 miles
    Test number
    217579334375
    • 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)

Questions about LR61 BJU

Does LR61 BJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 BJU is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 BJU?
The MOT on LR61 BJU is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 BJU done?
LR61 BJU was recorded at 103,229 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 6,576 miles a year.
Has LR61 BJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 BJU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 BJU 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 LR61 BJU find?
LR61 BJU passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side, and 9 more.

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