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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS61 LGCMOT history

LS61 LGC is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

LS61 LGC blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2026
Mileage
159,943 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
13,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 LGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 LGC was last recorded at 159,943 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,240 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
703 miles
Average per year
13,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,943 miles
  • 2024 – 159,240 miles
  • 2023 – 139,047 miles
  • 2022 – 121,044 miles
  • 2021 – 106,615 miles
  • 2020 – 91,145 miles
  • 2019 – 77,960 miles
  • 2018 – 62,229 miles
  • 2017 – 48,044 miles
  • 2016 – 42,585 miles
  • 2015 – 35,848 miles
  • 2014 – 29,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,943 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,943 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,943 miles
    Test number
    913252136417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,240 miles (+20,193)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,240 miles
    Test number
    922057372247
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system union into caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass139,047 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,047 miles
    Test number
    733283165462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail139,044 miles (+18,000)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,044 miles
    Test number
    164789153576
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust silencer. (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass121,044 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,044 miles
    Test number
    182242687561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,041 miles (+14,426)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,041 miles
    Test number
    259198292984
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass106,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,615 miles
    Test number
    308503436185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,611 miles (+15,466)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,611 miles
    Test number
    895990510123
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass91,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,145 miles
    Test number
    541558058870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose Inner wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail91,140 miles (+13,180)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,140 miles
    Test number
    176197271542
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose Inner wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass77,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,960 miles
    Test number
    297180075520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail77,950 miles (+15,721)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,950 miles
    Test number
    667376493845
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass62,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,229 miles
    Test number
    124274716749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer outer casing deteriorated.
  14. Fail62,228 miles (+14,184)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,228 miles
    Test number
    171970624054
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer outer casing deteriorated.
  15. Pass48,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    249465878241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Fail48,044 miles (+5,459)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    705586856709
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass42,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    955603298001
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  18. Fail42,584 miles (+6,736)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,584 miles
    Test number
    630563359527
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and perishing (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  19. Pass35,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,848 miles
    Test number
    399410088606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,848 miles (+6,033)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,848 miles
    Test number
    780643901794
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass29,815 miles (+6,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,815 miles
    Test number
    546816054308
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass23,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,431 miles
    Test number
    738253694153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 LGC

Does LS61 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 LGC expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 LGC?
The MOT on LS61 LGC expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 LGC done?
LS61 LGC was recorded at 159,943 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 13,015 miles a year.
Has LS61 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 LGC has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 LGC 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 LGC find?
LS61 LGC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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