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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LS61 BGEMOT history

LS61 BGE is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 168,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LS61 BGE black 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 2026
Mileage
168,432 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS61 BGE was last recorded at 168,432 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 16,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,720 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,712 miles
Average per year
12,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,432 miles
  • 2025 – 151,720 miles
  • 2024 – 138,732 miles
  • 2023 – 129,241 miles
  • 2022 – 108,886 miles
  • 2021 – 83,034 miles
  • 2020 – 73,047 miles
  • 2019 – 60,477 miles
  • 2018 – 54,406 miles
  • 2017 – 45,871 miles
  • 2016 – 37,022 miles
  • 2015 – 28,846 miles
  • 2014 – 17,556 miles
  • 2013 – 10,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,432 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,432 miles (+16,712)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,432 miles
    Test number
    508950314252
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,720 miles (+12,988)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,720 miles
    Test number
    996780770100
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass138,732 miles (+9,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,732 miles
    Test number
    966201432173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass129,241 miles (+20,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,241 miles
    Test number
    920374922178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,886 miles
    Test number
    242108846755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail108,881 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,881 miles
    Test number
    240296258062
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail108,881 miles (+25,847)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,881 miles
    Test number
    366948998521
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass83,034 miles (+9,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,034 miles
    Test number
    309984922844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,047 miles (+12,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,047 miles
    Test number
    274775631055
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  10. Pass60,477 miles (+6,071)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,477 miles
    Test number
    464078242409
    • AdvisoryFront front number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass54,406 miles (+8,535)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,406 miles
    Test number
    921528876145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass45,871 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    357079021761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail45,711 miles (+8,689)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,711 miles
    Test number
    489434351634
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 205/40-17 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 205/40-17 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass37,022 miles (+8,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,022 miles
    Test number
    163127644916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 205/40/17 edges devoid of tread ie bald
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 205/40/17 edges devoid of tread ie bald

  15. Pass28,846 miles (+11,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    822878432769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass17,556 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,556 miles
    Test number
    209277564222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    10,967 miles
    Test number
    345117793237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BGE

Does LS61 BGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BGE is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BGE?
The MOT on LS61 BGE is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 BGE done?
LS61 BGE was recorded at 168,432 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 12,121 miles a year.
Has LS61 BGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BGE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 BGE 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 LS61 BGE find?
LS61 BGE failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light; nearside stop lamp(s) not working; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 2 more.

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