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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

J8 ERWMOT history

J8 ERW is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 6 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

J8 ERW blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,208 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ERW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ERW was last recorded at 108,208 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 5,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2025: 102,945 miles, lower than 110,275 miles on 1 Apr 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,945 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,263 miles
Average per year
5,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,208 miles
  • 2025 – 102,945 miles
  • 2024 – 96,284 miles
  • 2022 – 94,081 miles
  • 2021 – 87,451 miles
  • 2020 – 86,378 miles
  • 2019 – 79,318 miles
  • 2018 – 73,833 miles
  • 2017 – 67,725 miles
  • 2016 – 58,810 miles
  • 2015 – 51,846 miles
  • 2014 – 42,716 miles
  • 2013 – 35,558 miles
  • 2012 – 26,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,208 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear section corroded & rear hanger broken off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,208 miles (+5,263)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    453402218746
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass102,945 miles (-7,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,945 miles
    Test number
    492144911069
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail110,275 miles (+13,991)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,275 miles
    Test number
    750683385735
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass96,284 miles (+2,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,284 miles
    Test number
    159600915231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass94,081 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    643775053143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,451 miles (+1,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,451 miles
    Test number
    894991053657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass86,378 miles (+7,060)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,378 miles
    Test number
    386846992807
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass79,318 miles (+5,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,318 miles
    Test number
    362218088248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass73,833 miles (+243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    195680461417
    • 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))
  10. Fail73,590 miles (+5,865)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,590 miles
    Test number
    538040386928
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass67,725 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    708206431410
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear section corroded & rear hanger broken off
  12. Fail67,720 miles (+8,910)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,720 miles
    Test number
    271736907910
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy blowing (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords seprating all round tyre (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear section corroded & rear hanger broken off
  13. Pass58,810 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,810 miles
    Test number
    426708020625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail58,743 miles (+6,897)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    493014946686
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass51,846 miles (+9,130)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,846 miles
    Test number
    366274585121
    • NoteExhaust rear heat shield insecure
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on shoulders
  16. Pass42,716 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,716 miles
    Test number
    919106574176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,558 miles (+8,794)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,558 miles
    Test number
    847210873109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,764 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,764 miles
    Test number
    417949372187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront discs worn/lipped
    • NoteFront inner pads appear worn

Questions about J8 ERW

Does J8 ERW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ERW is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ERW?
The MOT on J8 ERW is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ERW done?
J8 ERW was recorded at 108,208 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,912 miles a year.
Has J8 ERW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ERW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 ERW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 ERW find?
J8 ERW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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