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Ford Fiesta

Brown · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LS61 FTUMOT history

LS61 FTU is a brown petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LS61 FTU brown Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,798 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FTU was last recorded at 96,798 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 4,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,353 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,445 miles
Average per year
6,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,798 miles
  • 2025 – 92,353 miles
  • 2024 – 87,643 miles
  • 2023 – 81,361 miles
  • 2022 – 75,199 miles
  • 2021 – 69,025 miles
  • 2020 – 63,877 miles
  • 2019 – 61,894 miles
  • 2018 – 52,470 miles
  • 2017 – 41,570 miles
  • 2016 – 31,530 miles
  • 2015 – 26,886 miles
  • 2014 – 22,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,798 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inside on outside

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.

  • Drive belt worn, but not excessively Auxiliary belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,798 miles (+4,445)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,798 miles
    Test number
    637630795525
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inside on outside
  2. Pass92,353 miles (+4,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,353 miles
    Test number
    267177678384
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass87,643 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    396224140234
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Auxiliary belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail87,643 miles (+6,282)3 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    679694725818
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid done (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Auxiliary belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass81,361 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,361 miles
    Test number
    380406558454
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3
  6. Fail81,361 miles (+6,162)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,361 miles
    Test number
    556482762485
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3
  7. Pass75,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,199 miles
    Test number
    303178465050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail75,199 miles (+6,174)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,199 miles
    Test number
    230848161164
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass69,025 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    217360552944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    63,877 miles
    Test number
    852425256496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,877 miles (+1,983)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,877 miles
    Test number
    148748125927
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass61,894 miles (+9,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,894 miles
    Test number
    979143924947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass52,470 miles (+10,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    201331921204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass41,570 miles (+10,040)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    592022472382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,530 miles (+4,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,530 miles
    Test number
    157403564742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight cracking
  16. Pass26,886 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    699374110435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,918 miles
    Test number
    617844234221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 FTU

Does LS61 FTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FTU is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FTU?
The MOT on LS61 FTU is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FTU done?
LS61 FTU was recorded at 96,798 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 6,346 miles a year.
Has LS61 FTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FTU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 FTU 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 FTU find?
LS61 FTU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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