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Ford Fiesta

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,398 cc

LR61 VBPMOT history

LR61 VBP is a grey diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LR61 VBP grey Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
81,518 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VBP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR61 VBP was last recorded at 81,518 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 9,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,593 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,925 miles
Average per year
4,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,518 miles
  • 2025 – 71,593 miles
  • 2024 – 67,309 miles
  • 2023 – 60,893 miles
  • 2022 – 56,138 miles
  • 2021 – 53,019 miles
  • 2020 – 50,765 miles
  • 2019 – 46,163 miles
  • 2018 – 40,415 miles
  • 2017 – 35,249 miles
  • 2016 – 29,690 miles
  • 2015 – 24,486 miles
  • 2014 – 23,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,518 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear wheelarch liner is loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,518 miles (+9,925)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,518 miles
    Test number
    526208669293
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass71,593 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    364064479939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail71,590 miles (+4,281)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,590 miles
    Test number
    853388769780
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass67,309 miles (+6,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    551591825636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass60,893 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,893 miles
    Test number
    401644412619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheelarch liner is loose

  6. Fail60,874 miles (+4,736)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,874 miles
    Test number
    449620052134
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheelarch liner is loose

  7. Pass56,138 miles (+3,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,138 miles
    Test number
    927754429069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    748253574872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail53,019 miles (+2,254)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    299918116897
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass50,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    362750383926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavily cracked (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail50,765 miles (+4,602)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    102567333006
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavily cracked (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass46,163 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,163 miles
    Test number
    551893970490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    556800377270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,415 miles (+5,166)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    136713646467
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass35,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,249 miles
    Test number
    410494348296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,249 miles (+5,559)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,249 miles
    Test number
    207448937578
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass29,690 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,690 miles
    Test number
    692002985258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,486 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,486 miles
    Test number
    886753997075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,264 miles
    Test number
    587612474226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VBP

Does LR61 VBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 VBP expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VBP?
The MOT on LR61 VBP expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 VBP done?
LR61 VBP was recorded at 81,518 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,942 miles a year.
Has LR61 VBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VBP has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VBP 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 VBP find?
LR61 VBP failed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn; offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 4 more.

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