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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,596 cc

J76 MCSMOT history

J76 MCS is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,957 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J76 MCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J76 MCS was last recorded at 94,957 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,794 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,957 miles
  • 2024 – 94,794 miles
  • 2023 – 94,191 miles
  • 2018 – 94,021 miles
  • 2017 – 93,044 miles
  • 2016 – 92,036 miles
  • 2015 – 91,516 miles
  • 2014 – 88,743 miles
  • 2012 – 87,179 miles
  • 2011 – 87,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,957 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,957 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    442350149084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,794 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    657545964788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,191 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,191 miles
    Test number
    326456748461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    920492185116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,021 miles (+977)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    394181186513
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass93,044 miles (+1,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,044 miles
    Test number
    826728856727
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front floor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear chassis
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  7. Pass92,036 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    433759017751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,034 miles (+518)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,034 miles
    Test number
    655086915502
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass91,516 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,516 miles
    Test number
    249025925440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,496 miles (+2,753)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,496 miles
    Test number
    678900725172
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass88,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    116153174401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,743 miles (+1,564)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    955063074041
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  13. Pass87,179 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,179 miles
    Test number
    306497072206
    • NoteBattery insucure
    • NoteCentre inner near seat bolt point weak
    • NoteEngine over heating
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
    • NoteNearside front floor weak
    • NoteOff side front floor weak
    • NoteRear foot brake efforts low

  14. Fail87,179 miles (+42)9 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,179 miles
    Test number
    687657372205
    • FailureFront Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • NoteBattery insucure
    • NoteCentre inner near seat bolt point weak
    • NoteEngine over heating
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
    • NoteOff side front floor weak
    • NoteRear foot brake efforts low

  15. Pass87,137 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,137 miles
    Test number
    375349001372
    • NoteRear brake sticking

  16. Fail87,137 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,137 miles
    Test number
    555179201382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear brake sticking

Questions about J76 MCS

Does J76 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J76 MCS is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J76 MCS?
The MOT on J76 MCS is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J76 MCS done?
J76 MCS was recorded at 94,957 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 543 miles a year.
Has J76 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J76 MCS has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on J76 MCS 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 J76 MCS find?
J76 MCS passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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