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Ford Fiesta

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 JFUMOT history

LS12 JFU is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

LS12 JFU black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
136,939 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 JFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 JFU was last recorded at 136,939 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,938 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,939 miles
  • 2024 – 129,824 miles
  • 2023 – 126,288 miles
  • 2022 – 120,006 miles
  • 2021 – 111,401 miles
  • 2020 – 103,856 miles
  • 2019 – 93,181 miles
  • 2018 – 75,113 miles
  • 2017 – 58,926 miles
  • 2016 – 39,255 miles
  • 2015 – 25,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,939 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield is looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,939 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,939 miles
    Test number
    174649338159
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield is loose
  2. Fail136,938 miles (+7,114)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,938 miles
    Test number
    950395655968
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield is loose
  3. Pass129,824 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,824 miles
    Test number
    259997534968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,288 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,288 miles
    Test number
    486805980505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,006 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,006 miles
    Test number
    949402967938
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot pin holed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail120,002 miles (+8,601)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,002 miles
    Test number
    407950503458
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot pin holed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass111,401 miles (+7,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    821558914283
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass103,856 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,856 miles
    Test number
    654949882713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail103,769 miles (+10,588)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,769 miles
    Test number
    164455071825
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass93,181 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    150199837276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail93,177 miles (+18,064)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,177 miles
    Test number
    241144402389
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust very deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
  12. Pass75,113 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,113 miles
    Test number
    498257612165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,107 miles (+17)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,107 miles
    Test number
    766219255489
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail75,090 miles (+16,164)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    958101072409
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  15. Pass58,926 miles (+19,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,926 miles
    Test number
    867371284039
    • 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)
  16. Pass39,255 miles (+13,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,255 miles
    Test number
    696899601541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes are binding slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
  17. Pass25,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,825 miles
    Test number
    486454965056
    • 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 LS12 JFU

Does LS12 JFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 JFU expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 JFU?
The MOT on LS12 JFU expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 JFU done?
LS12 JFU was recorded at 136,939 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 10,638 miles a year.
Has LS12 JFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 JFU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 JFU 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 LS12 JFU find?
LS12 JFU passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear heat shield is loose.

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