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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

X18 LJCMOT history

X18 LJC is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2025.

X18 LJC green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2026
Mileage
95,809 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 LJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 LJC was last recorded at 95,809 miles on 15 Mar 2025, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,367 miles · 23 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
5,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,809 miles
  • 2023 – 95,367 miles
  • 2022 – 94,693 miles
  • 2021 – 92,983 miles
  • 2019 – 88,940 miles
  • 2018 – 80,112 miles
  • 2017 – 73,418 miles
  • 2016 – 71,594 miles
  • 2015 – 58,594 miles
  • 2014 – 48,902 miles
  • 2013 – 37,742 miles
  • 2012 – 28,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,809 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,809 miles
    Test number
    819941426998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,809 miles (+442)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,809 miles
    Test number
    874285570460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,367 miles
    Test number
    753801460295
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail95,367 miles (+674)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,367 miles
    Test number
    910698275829
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,693 miles (+1,710)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,693 miles
    Test number
    742584404219
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,983 miles (+42)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,983 miles
    Test number
    664104050664
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking and perished

  7. Fail92,941 miles (+4,001)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,941 miles
    Test number
    147299931388
    • MajorBattery leaking (4.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible all 4 nuts are incorrect for an alloy wheel steel rim nuts are fitted. (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet latch worn
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay clip is missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion developing on rea exhaust silencer.
    • AdvisorySteering column knocks

  8. Pass88,940 miles (+8,828)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,940 miles
    Test number
    760188503286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,112 miles (+201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,112 miles
    Test number
    737425135177
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  10. Fail79,911 miles (+233)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    725910729062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Fail79,678 miles (+6,260)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,678 miles
    Test number
    266701103581
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  12. Pass73,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,418 miles
    Test number
    908738306338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,418 miles (+1,824)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,418 miles
    Test number
    921623013496
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail71,594 miles (+13,000)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,594 miles
    Test number
    818360953438
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing badly inside edge and only 2mm left
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damage wall worn wall poss run flat
    • AdvisoryN/s/f door mirror insecure lens deterated and broken

  15. Pass58,594 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,594 miles
    Test number
    799059725054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,592 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,592 miles
    Test number
    319266815063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  17. Pass58,592 miles (+9,690)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,592 miles
    Test number
    325266315038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  18. Pass48,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    309497524146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,902 miles (+11,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    749137624115
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass37,742 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,742 miles
    Test number
    957164493060
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail37,741 miles (+9,450)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    109142893456
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass28,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,291 miles
    Test number
    749634682003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 LJC

Does X18 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 LJC expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 LJC?
The MOT on X18 LJC expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 LJC done?
X18 LJC was recorded at 95,809 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2025, an average of 5,204 miles a year.
Has X18 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 LJC has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 LJC 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 X18 LJC find?
X18 LJC passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; rear coil spring corroded both side.

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