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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,388 cc

LU14 BARMOT history

LU14 BAR is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LU14 BAR blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,206 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU14 BAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LU14 BAR was last recorded at 118,206 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 5,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,094 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,112 miles
Average per year
9,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,206 miles
  • 2025 – 113,094 miles
  • 2024 – 107,978 miles
  • 2023 – 105,824 miles
  • 2022 – 94,066 miles
  • 2021 – 76,813 miles
  • 2019 – 54,158 miles
  • 2018 – 41,416 miles
  • 2017 – 29,512 miles
  • 2015 – 5,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,206 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,206 miles (+5,112)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,206 miles
    Test number
    845868881178
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,094 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,094 miles
    Test number
    488704961575
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  3. Fail113,064 miles (+5,086)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,064 miles
    Test number
    940141421525
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  4. Pass107,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,978 miles
    Test number
    889783023503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,978 miles (+2,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,978 miles
    Test number
    637783716844
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass105,824 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,824 miles
    Test number
    295009795725
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail105,824 miles (+4,585)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,824 miles
    Test number
    388758458013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass101,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,239 miles
    Test number
    579640055498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,239 miles (+7,173)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,239 miles
    Test number
    980171954840
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass94,066 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    970253677372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,058 miles (+17,245)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,058 miles
    Test number
    383142999426
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass76,813 miles (+22,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,813 miles
    Test number
    564528693536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass54,158 miles (+12,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,158 miles
    Test number
    557764299879
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass41,416 miles (+11,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,416 miles
    Test number
    623234662114
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch fronts wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (f))

  15. Pass29,512 miles (+23,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,512 miles
    Test number
    278325499870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking in centre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking in centre

  16. Pass5,662 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    5,662 miles
    Test number
    988592475090
    • NoteNsf underguard clips missing not fouling any moving parts

  17. Fail5,662 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,662 miles
    Test number
    157502075413
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNsf underguard clips missing not fouling any moving parts

Questions about LU14 BAR

Does LU14 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU14 BAR is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU14 BAR?
The MOT on LU14 BAR is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU14 BAR done?
LU14 BAR was recorded at 118,206 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 9,695 miles a year.
Has LU14 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU14 BAR has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LU14 BAR 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 LU14 BAR find?
LU14 BAR failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn, and 3 more.

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