Ford Fiesta
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,500 cc
LU04 HOWMOT history
LU04 HOW is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 64,076 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 64,076 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,428 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU04 HOW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU04 HOW was last recorded at 64,076 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,260 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,816 miles
- Average per year
- 4,428 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,076 miles
- 2025 – 58,260 miles
- 2024 – 54,599 miles
- 2023 – 50,140 miles
- 2022 – 46,081 miles
- 2021 – 41,754 miles
- 2020 – 39,846 miles
- 2019 – 34,378 miles
- 2018 – 28,128 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,076 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle under carriage covered in protective oil spray
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.
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 3 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,076 miles (+5,816)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 64,076 miles
- Test number
- 792416431502
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle under carriage covered in protective oil spray
Pass58,260 miles (+3,661)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 58,260 miles
- Test number
- 121392731654
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/spring mounting area corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass54,599 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 54,599 miles
- Test number
- 883386353887
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail54,596 miles (+4,456)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,596 miles
- Test number
- 948453720545
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass50,140 miles (+4,059)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 50,140 miles
- Test number
- 934740539169
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer shell corroded
- AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays fitted
Pass46,081 miles (+4,327)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 46,081 miles
- Test number
- 497742395196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,754 miles (+1,908)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 41,754 miles
- Test number
- 709831096441
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
Pass39,846 miles (+5,468)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 39,846 miles
- Test number
- 736900006557
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
Pass34,378 miles (+6,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 34,378 miles
- Test number
- 291841808478
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass28,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 28,128 miles
- Test number
- 225262341007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU04 HOW
- Does LU04 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU04 HOW is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU04 HOW?
- The MOT on LU04 HOW is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU04 HOW done?
- LU04 HOW was recorded at 64,076 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
- Has LU04 HOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU04 HOW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LU04 HOW 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 LU04 HOW find?
- LU04 HOW passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; vehicle under carriage covered in protective oil spray.
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