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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

JSF 78MOT history

JSF 78 is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

JSF 78 red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
175,493 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JSF 78
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JSF 78 was last recorded at 175,493 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 5,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,170 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,323 miles
Average per year
7,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,493 miles
  • 2025 – 170,170 miles
  • 2024 – 165,115 miles
  • 2023 – 159,820 miles
  • 2022 – 151,792 miles
  • 2021 – 140,452 miles
  • 2020 – 135,169 miles
  • 2019 – 130,500 miles
  • 2018 – 121,835 miles
  • 2017 – 113,655 miles
  • 2016 – 103,444 miles
  • 2015 – 93,753 miles
  • 2014 – 83,120 miles
  • 2013 – 74,535 miles
  • 2012 – 65,101 miles
  • 2011 – 57,697 miles
  • 2010 – 49,180 miles
  • 2009 – 41,762 miles
  • 2008 – 36,265 miles
  • 2007 – 28,786 miles
  • 2006 – 22,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,493 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,493 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    175,493 miles
    Test number
    490637698279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail175,491 miles (+5,321)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,491 miles
    Test number
    454572341760
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass170,170 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,170 miles
    Test number
    182816884585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail170,167 miles (+5,052)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,167 miles
    Test number
    351910814929
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass165,115 miles (+177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    165,115 miles
    Test number
    527520484054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail164,938 miles (+5,118)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,938 miles
    Test number
    538158413644
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass159,820 miles (+8,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,820 miles
    Test number
    695767676661
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass151,792 miles (+11,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,792 miles
    Test number
    406370268628
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass140,452 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,452 miles
    Test number
    445144100711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,169 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,169 miles
    Test number
    235092334063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,500 miles (+8,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,500 miles
    Test number
    740710513558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass121,835 miles (+8,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,835 miles
    Test number
    206260063340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15v (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass113,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,655 miles
    Test number
    958952205782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,655 miles (+10,211)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,655 miles
    Test number
    162284502518
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15v (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  15. Pass103,444 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,444 miles
    Test number
    579119226651
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail103,444 miles (+9,691)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,444 miles
    Test number
    176759547377
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass93,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    703315100785
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight blow rear exhaust

  18. Fail93,753 miles (+10,633)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    923081930294
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight blow rear exhaust

  19. Pass83,120 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,120 miles
    Test number
    556875564270
    • NoteNail in osr tyre tread
    • NoteNsr tyre close to legal limit

  20. Fail83,120 miles (+8,585)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,120 miles
    Test number
    558995564220
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in osr tyre tread
    • NoteNsr tyre close to legal limit

  21. Pass74,535 miles (+9,434)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,535 miles
    Test number
    347186863295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,101 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    395681372428
    • NoteFront discs signs of wear

  23. Fail65,101 miles (+7,404)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    326010572211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs signs of wear
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to legal limit

  24. Pass57,697 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    478813271254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,180 miles (+7,418)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,180 miles
    Test number
    660865660229
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front seat not tilting

  26. Pass41,762 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,762 miles
    Test number
    731525169290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,265 miles (+7,479)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,265 miles
    Test number
    303421678246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,786 miles (+5,937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,786 miles
    Test number
    954598557274
    • NoteTyres worn edges

  29. Pass22,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,849 miles
    Test number
    101473176211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JSF 78

What vehicle is registration JSF 78 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JSF 78 on a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2003. 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 JSF 78 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JSF 78 is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on JSF 78?
The MOT on JSF 78 is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JSF 78 done?
JSF 78 was recorded at 175,493 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,656 miles a year.
Has JSF 78 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JSF 78 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on JSF 78 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 JSF 78 find?
JSF 78 passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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