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Ford Fiesta

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,499 cc

S5 LYHMOT history

S5 LYH is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 5 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

S5 LYH black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,213 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LYH was last recorded at 87,213 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 5,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,181 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,032 miles
Average per year
7,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,213 miles
  • 2025 – 82,181 miles
  • 2024 – 75,531 miles
  • 2023 – 68,253 miles
  • 2022 – 59,034 miles
  • 2021 – 52,551 miles
  • 2020 – 46,735 miles
  • 2019 – 37,477 miles
  • 2018 – 28,276 miles
  • 2017 – 17,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,213 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.54

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,213 miles (+5,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,213 miles
    Test number
    259797260036
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass82,181 miles (+6,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    214166692418
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,531 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,531 miles
    Test number
    352629843181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail75,528 miles (+7,275)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,528 miles
    Test number
    713813533008
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,253 miles
    Test number
    451346859081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail68,252 miles (+9,218)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,252 miles
    Test number
    308192995266
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,034 miles
    Test number
    557272244846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail59,023 miles (+6,472)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,023 miles
    Test number
    202065313880
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,551 miles
    Test number
    862583110730
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail52,532 miles (+5,797)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,532 miles
    Test number
    103567615596
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass46,735 miles (+9,258)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,735 miles
    Test number
    394235290937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,477 miles (+9,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,477 miles
    Test number
    165712850122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass28,276 miles (+11,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,276 miles
    Test number
    257709612270
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look low front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 3mm low tread low edges

  14. Pass17,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    17,100 miles
    Test number
    920714139305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail17,091 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,091 miles
    Test number
    563601200191
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Questions about S5 LYH

Does S5 LYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 LYH is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 LYH?
The MOT on S5 LYH is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 LYH done?
S5 LYH was recorded at 87,213 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 7,768 miles a year.
Has S5 LYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LYH has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 LYH 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 S5 LYH find?
S5 LYH passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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