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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 1987 · 1,117 cc

B20 RDLMOT history

B20 RDL is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 83,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
83,091 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,117 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Dec 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

B20 RDL was last recorded at 83,091 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,596 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
495 miles
Average per year
926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,091 miles
  • 2024 – 82,596 miles
  • 2023 – 82,307 miles
  • 2022 – 81,760 miles
  • 2021 – 81,382 miles
  • 2019 – 80,216 miles
  • 2018 – 79,022 miles
  • 2017 – 78,044 miles
  • 2016 – 77,662 miles
  • 2015 – 77,115 miles
  • 2014 – 76,663 miles
  • 2013 – 76,069 miles
  • 2012 – 75,092 miles
  • 2011 – 74,278 miles
  • 2010 – 73,524 miles
  • 2009 – 72,270 miles
  • 2008 – 70,451 miles
  • 2007 – 68,269 miles
  • 2006 – 65,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,091 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRust hole in offside front floor pan and inner sill but not in a prescribed area
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both front floor pans heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General underside corrosion..corrosion to front panel but not yet affecting mot test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,091 miles (+495)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    441863816625
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRust hole in offside front floor pan and inner sill but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,596 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,596 miles
    Test number
    984891484474
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,585 miles (+278)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,585 miles
    Test number
    844469855366
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,307 miles (+547)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,307 miles
    Test number
    181778268415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,760 miles (+378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,760 miles
    Test number
    623001128418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,382 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,382 miles
    Test number
    525150102742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,216 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,216 miles
    Test number
    665818554262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,212 miles (+1,190)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,212 miles
    Test number
    331076847861
    • MajorSteering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass79,022 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,022 miles
    Test number
    790241141036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,044 miles (+382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    403596420366
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front body panels..but not in prescribed areas yet

  11. Pass77,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    624568149759
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion..corrosion to front panel but not yet affecting mot test

  12. Fail77,662 miles (+547)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    521773634787
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion..corrosion to front panel but not yet affecting mot test

  13. Pass77,115 miles (+452)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    526697995118
    • NoteAreas of corosion to front panel and surrounding wing panels but not yet in prescribed areas..
    • NoteSome noise from n/s/r hub bearings...
    • NoteSurface rusting to underside components

  14. Pass76,663 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,663 miles
    Test number
    757903804256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVarious areas of body corosion to front inner wings and panels[not in prescribed areas]n/s/f chassis leg rusting.

  15. Fail76,663 miles (+594)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,663 miles
    Test number
    617588394182
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVarious areas of body corosion to front inner wings and panels[not in prescribed areas]n/s/f chassis leg rusting.

  16. Pass76,069 miles (+187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,069 miles
    Test number
    867073713275
    • NoteGeneral corrosion noted to offside outer sills/nearside rear inner/outer sills/nearside front chassis rail..not yet bad enough to fail mot

  17. Pass75,882 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    496569203194
    • NoteRusting to nearside front chassis rail..general body corosion.

  18. Fail75,882 miles (+790)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    926249403111
    • FailureRear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteRusting to nearside front chassis rail..general body corosion.

  19. Pass75,092 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    578448312121
    • NoteN/s/r wheel brg starting to rumble;n/s/r light cluster cracked

  20. Fail75,088 miles (+810)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    748527512191
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel brg starting to rumble;n/s/r light cluster cracked

  21. Pass74,278 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,278 miles
    Test number
    925133621196
    • NoteGeneral corosion to underbody and suspensions/coil springs etc.

  22. Fail74,276 miles (+752)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    315818111120
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteGeneral corosion to underbody and suspensions/coil springs etc.

  23. Pass73,524 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    831409330100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,270 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,270 miles
    Test number
    360920669133
    • NoteN/s/r light cracked
    • NoteWater pump noisey

  25. Fail72,269 miles (+1,818)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,269 miles
    Test number
    411920369151
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r light cracked
    • NoteWater pump noisey

  26. Pass70,451 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    722398368149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,447 miles (+2,178)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,447 miles
    Test number
    770701068103
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHigh park brake travel.....

  28. Pass68,269 miles (+2,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    684894567191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass65,646 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    203790166486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail65,645 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    402589056193
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about B20 RDL

Does B20 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 RDL expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 RDL?
The MOT on B20 RDL expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 RDL done?
B20 RDL was recorded at 83,091 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 926 miles a year.
Has B20 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 RDL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 RDL 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 B20 RDL find?
B20 RDL failed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan area; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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