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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,398 cc

GDW 987MOT history

GDW 987 is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 184,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

GDW 987 blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,431 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GDW 987
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GDW 987 was last recorded at 184,431 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 11,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,485 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,946 miles
Average per year
8,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,431 miles
  • 2025 – 172,485 miles
  • 2024 – 163,412 miles
  • 2023 – 158,902 miles
  • 2022 – 157,105 miles
  • 2021 – 155,945 miles
  • 2020 – 155,399 miles
  • 2019 – 152,977 miles
  • 2018 – 149,493 miles
  • 2016 – 145,529 miles
  • 2015 – 138,278 miles
  • 2014 – 111,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,431 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,431 miles
    Test number
    598891964906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail184,431 miles (+11,946)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,431 miles
    Test number
    301741925798
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass172,485 miles (+9,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,485 miles
    Test number
    243672488095
    • AdvisoryLower steering column joint movement / worn

  4. Pass163,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,412 miles
    Test number
    337781665958
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt slightly damaged BOTH o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished / scrubbing
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine

  5. Fail163,412 miles (+4,510)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,412 miles
    Test number
    570534414414
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake discs corroded / wear
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt slightly damaged BOTH o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished / scrubbing
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine

  6. Pass158,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,902 miles
    Test number
    131452621665
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged nearside and offside rears (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOrange oil warning light on dash

  7. Fail158,895 miles (+1,790)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,895 miles
    Test number
    855834172520
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged nearside and offside rears (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOrange oil warning light on dash

  8. Pass157,105 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,105 miles
    Test number
    736222954808
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  9. Fail157,104 miles (+1,159)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,104 miles
    Test number
    272641313294
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  10. Pass155,945 miles (+546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,945 miles
    Test number
    142557105981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  11. Pass155,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,399 miles
    Test number
    264481212756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail155,399 miles (+2,422)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,399 miles
    Test number
    315715665542
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass152,977 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,977 miles
    Test number
    875637575296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,493 miles (+3,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,493 miles
    Test number
    280567124850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass145,529 miles (+7,251)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    145,529 miles
    Test number
    436859715198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust ßilencer corroded.

  16. Pass138,278 miles (+26,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    138,278 miles
    Test number
    550991410705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre valve perished

  17. Pass111,925 miles (+30,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,925 miles
    Test number
    226931154377
    • NoteCoolant low.
    • NoteInjector seals leaking from cylinder.

  18. Pass81,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,337 miles
    Test number
    329425214048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GDW 987

What vehicle is registration GDW 987 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GDW 987 on a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Jan 2011. 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 GDW 987 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GDW 987 is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on GDW 987?
The MOT on GDW 987 is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GDW 987 done?
GDW 987 was recorded at 184,431 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,579 miles a year.
Has GDW 987 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GDW 987 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on GDW 987 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 GDW 987 find?
GDW 987 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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