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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LR61 VAJMOT history

LR61 VAJ is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LR61 VAJ black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,712 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VAJ was last recorded at 120,712 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,704 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,712 miles
  • 2025 – 117,318 miles
  • 2024 – 114,194 miles
  • 2023 – 108,771 miles
  • 2022 – 98,605 miles
  • 2021 – 90,938 miles
  • 2020 – 85,537 miles
  • 2019 – 75,221 miles
  • 2018 – 59,348 miles
  • 2017 – 47,944 miles
  • 2016 – 39,862 miles
  • 2014 – 23,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,712 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread boarder line pass! (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose damp, no leak present at time of test
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s and o.s axle bushes splitting (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Steering system slightly rough

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened subframe bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,712 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,712 miles
    Test number
    676070694544
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread boarder line pass! (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose damp, no leak present at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s and o.s axle bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,704 miles (+3,386)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,704 miles
    Test number
    950820274579
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,318 miles (+3,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,318 miles
    Test number
    225234905839
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play noisy from lock to lock (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread depth 1.8mm, also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass114,194 miles (+5,423)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,194 miles
    Test number
    940032661438
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFlat spot on inner edge nearside rear tyre 195/50x15
    • AdvisoryOffside front link bracket to sub frame damaged

  5. Pass108,771 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,771 miles
    Test number
    405348820822
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  6. Fail108,770 miles (+3)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,770 miles
    Test number
    615411687944
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  7. Fail108,767 miles (+10,162)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,767 miles
    Test number
    880665375213
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and corroded rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough pos electric power steering gears causing issue (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCar over heated at end of emissions test

  8. Pass98,605 miles (+7,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,605 miles
    Test number
    948446592049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass90,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,938 miles
    Test number
    356514874546
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail90,938 miles (+5,401)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,938 miles
    Test number
    218999853138
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass85,537 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,537 miles
    Test number
    797166174987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside front sub frame bracket damaged

  12. Fail85,537 miles (+10,316)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,537 miles
    Test number
    526567270116
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside front sub frame bracket damaged

  13. Pass75,221 miles (+15,873)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    400690961935
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front subframe bracket damaged
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  14. Pass59,348 miles (+11,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    434061264385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  15. Pass47,944 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    730439485050
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges very worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges very worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail47,944 miles (+8,082)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    486623640531
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges very worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges very worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass39,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,862 miles
    Test number
    610274043414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

  18. Fail39,862 miles (+16,308)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,862 miles
    Test number
    757881154167
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

  19. Fail23,554 miles3 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,554 miles
    Test number
    408403954287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass23,554 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,554 miles
    Test number
    416463254203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LR61 VAJ

Does LR61 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VAJ is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VAJ?
The MOT on LR61 VAJ is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VAJ done?
LR61 VAJ was recorded at 120,712 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 8,253 miles a year.
Has LR61 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VAJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
LR61 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread boarder line pass!; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake hose damp, no leak present at time of test, and 4 more.

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