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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

1952 HBMOT history

1952 HB is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

1952 HB black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,946 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1952 HB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1952 HB was last recorded at 73,946 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,790 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,156 miles
Average per year
2,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,946 miles
  • 2025 – 71,790 miles
  • 2023 – 70,573 miles
  • 2022 – 68,674 miles
  • 2021 – 67,188 miles
  • 2020 – 65,716 miles
  • 2019 – 63,843 miles
  • 2018 – 59,890 miles
  • 2017 – 53,290 miles
  • 2016 – 47,724 miles
  • 2015 – 41,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,946 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle slightly corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,946 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,946 miles
    Test number
    711351438494
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass71,790 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    822038381140
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
  3. Fail71,789 miles (+1,216)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    494442757226
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
  4. Pass70,573 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    724687454333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    102605436883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail68,674 miles (+1,486)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    578414646715
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,188 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    773835433405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,716 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    186485993360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,713 miles (+1,870)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    910493035345
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rackend (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rackend (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  10. Pass63,843 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    828723027694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail63,812 miles (+3,922)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    914528081228
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass59,890 miles (+6,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    629262087420
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Pass53,290 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,290 miles
    Test number
    608103751562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,254 miles (+5,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,254 miles
    Test number
    546670163707
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass47,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,724 miles
    Test number
    696199091848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,724 miles (+6,087)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,724 miles
    Test number
    634145060564
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on faces
  17. Pass41,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    586165585041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1952 HB

What vehicle is registration 1952 HB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1952 HB on a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1952 HB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1952 HB is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1952 HB?
The MOT on 1952 HB is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1952 HB done?
1952 HB was recorded at 73,946 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,989 miles a year.
Has 1952 HB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1952 HB has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 1952 HB 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 1952 HB find?
1952 HB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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