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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LS12 XFTMOT history

LS12 XFT is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LS12 XFT red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,943 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XFT was last recorded at 178,943 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 17,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,217 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
17,726 miles
Average per year
12,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,943 miles
  • 2025 – 161,217 miles
  • 2024 – 145,201 miles
  • 2023 – 139,267 miles
  • 2022 – 133,320 miles
  • 2021 – 125,108 miles
  • 2020 – 120,784 miles
  • 2019 – 113,704 miles
  • 2018 – 106,331 miles
  • 2017 – 77,329 miles
  • 2016 – 51,946 miles
  • 2015 – 37,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,943 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear axle bushes worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,943 miles (+17,726)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,943 miles
    Test number
    606865834152
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass161,217 miles (+16,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,217 miles
    Test number
    230092124414
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass145,201 miles (+5,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,201 miles
    Test number
    148475578067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,267 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,267 miles
    Test number
    519833080469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail139,171 miles (+5,851)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,171 miles
    Test number
    885650914488
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass133,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,320 miles
    Test number
    253589995478
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  7. Fail133,320 miles (+8,212)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,320 miles
    Test number
    717185640809
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  8. Pass125,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    485498763745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  9. Fail125,108 miles (+4,324)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    136414556696
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  10. Pass120,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,784 miles
    Test number
    498357412375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,784 miles (+7,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,784 miles
    Test number
    828489765751
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,704 miles
    Test number
    428335269112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,704 miles (+7,373)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,704 miles
    Test number
    694511633204
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass106,331 miles (+29,002)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,331 miles
    Test number
    172372157793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,329 miles (+25,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    754289525885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,946 miles (+14,714)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,946 miles
    Test number
    622826492407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,232 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,232 miles
    Test number
    158950605131
    • Repaired at testFront Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres cracking......

  18. Pass37,232 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,232 miles
    Test number
    159790605185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres cracking......

Questions about LS12 XFT

Does LS12 XFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XFT is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XFT?
The MOT on LS12 XFT is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XFT done?
LS12 XFT was recorded at 178,943 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 12,289 miles a year.
Has LS12 XFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XFT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 XFT 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 XFT find?
LS12 XFT passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside, and 1 more.

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