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Ford Fiesta

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

Y21 MLSMOT history

Y21 MLS is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

Y21 MLS black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,182 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 MLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 MLS was last recorded at 106,182 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 10,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,362 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,820 miles
Average per year
6,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,182 miles
  • 2025 – 95,362 miles
  • 2024 – 94,045 miles
  • 2023 – 90,111 miles
  • 2022 – 85,410 miles
  • 2021 – 80,852 miles
  • 2020 – 77,881 miles
  • 2019 – 72,675 miles
  • 2018 – 64,433 miles
  • 2017 – 55,673 miles
  • 2016 – 49,232 miles
  • 2015 – 41,184 miles
  • 2014 – 35,827 miles
  • 2013 – 29,482 miles
  • 2012 – 23,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
  • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Testable items obscured by under trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,182 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,182 miles
    Test number
    862510028552
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  2. Fail106,182 miles (+10,820)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,182 miles
    Test number
    222885449576
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  3. Pass95,362 miles (+1,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,362 miles
    Test number
    996474285802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,045 miles (+3,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,045 miles
    Test number
    653617486871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic side sills fitted

  5. Pass90,111 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,111 miles
    Test number
    353960550444
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer outer skin breaking up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail90,111 miles (+4,701)1 repaired3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,111 miles
    Test number
    114027434125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer outer skin breaking up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,410 miles (+4,558)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,410 miles
    Test number
    518231778646
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer box skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front inner steering arm
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four wheels inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTestable items obscured by under trays

  8. Pass80,852 miles (+2,971)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,852 miles
    Test number
    747605962879
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All four wheels have slight distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTestable items obscured by under trays
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer skin corroded

  9. Pass77,881 miles (+5,206)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    237905865771
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray obscuring power steering components

  10. Pass72,675 miles (+8,242)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    921200385833
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray obscuring power steering components

  11. Pass64,433 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,433 miles
    Test number
    500023653215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Fail64,428 miles (+168)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,428 miles
    Test number
    822616455447
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Fail64,260 miles (+8,587)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,260 miles
    Test number
    420947265861
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass55,673 miles (+6,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,673 miles
    Test number
    203977496016
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin rusty

  15. Pass49,232 miles (+8,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    792493905846
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,184 miles (+5,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,184 miles
    Test number
    502403717399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  17. Fail35,827 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,827 miles
    Test number
    136988864267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded

  18. Pass35,827 miles (+6,345)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,827 miles
    Test number
    356158464426
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded

  19. Pass29,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,482 miles
    Test number
    227929763296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail29,482 miles (+6,160)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,482 miles
    Test number
    995249563268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,322 miles
    Test number
    349150572484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 MLS

Does Y21 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 MLS is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 MLS?
The MOT on Y21 MLS is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 MLS done?
Y21 MLS was recorded at 106,182 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,004 miles a year.
Has Y21 MLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 MLS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 MLS 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 Y21 MLS find?
Y21 MLS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 5 more.

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