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Ford Fiesta

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,388 cc

LU51 BENMOT history

LU51 BEN is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LU51 BEN white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
50,368 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 BEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 BEN was last recorded at 50,368 miles on 2 May 2026, 1,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,966 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,402 miles
Average per year
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,368 miles
  • 2025 – 48,966 miles
  • 2024 – 47,455 miles
  • 2023 – 46,362 miles
  • 2022 – 45,241 miles
  • 2021 – 42,013 miles
  • 2020 – 39,514 miles
  • 2019 – 34,306 miles
  • 2018 – 28,294 miles
  • 2016 – 24,253 miles
  • 2015 – 21,270 miles
  • 2014 – 17,198 miles
  • 2013 – 13,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,368 miles
  • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCenter heatshield damaged/loose
  • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust rear joint

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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,368 miles (+1,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    50,368 miles
    Test number
    690520836966
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter heatshield damaged/loose
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust rear joint

  2. Pass48,966 miles (+1,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,966 miles
    Test number
    535016532846
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,455 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,455 miles
    Test number
    210683261809
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail47,454 miles (+1,092)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,454 miles
    Test number
    555886562974
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass46,362 miles (+1,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,362 miles
    Test number
    395460553611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass45,241 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,241 miles
    Test number
    155279812734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Fail45,206 miles (+3,193)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,206 miles
    Test number
    981480003984
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Pass42,013 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,013 miles
    Test number
    990475335401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,514 miles
    Test number
    462846704287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  10. Fail39,514 miles (+5,208)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,514 miles
    Test number
    304748388205
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  11. Pass34,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,306 miles
    Test number
    549772376505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail34,305 miles (+6,011)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,305 miles
    Test number
    673171312306
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass28,294 miles (+4,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,294 miles
    Test number
    603002693278
    • Advisory2x buckled wheels o/s/f and n/s/r
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tear lines on inner surface of tyre please keep check
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look on low side

  14. Pass24,253 miles (+2,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,253 miles
    Test number
    114591247444
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm cuts outer sidewall and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass21,270 miles (+4,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,270 miles
    Test number
    523197501908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass17,198 miles (+4,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,198 miles
    Test number
    167579164035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass13,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,087 miles
    Test number
    677645773015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU51 BEN

Does LU51 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 BEN is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU51 BEN?
The MOT on LU51 BEN is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 BEN done?
LU51 BEN was recorded at 50,368 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
Has LU51 BEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 BEN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LU51 BEN 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 LU51 BEN find?
LU51 BEN passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 4 advisories: axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; center heatshield damaged/loose, and 1 more.

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