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Ford Fiesta

Purple · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

MW08 XHUMOT history

MW08 XHU is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
97,596 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

MW08 XHU was last recorded at 97,596 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 4,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,315 miles · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,281 miles
Average per year
6,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,596 miles
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Filter - Intermittent Heavy Oil Loss (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Lever to allow access to rear seats defective (6.2.5 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Lever to allow access to rear seats defective (6.2.5 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Coil spring corroded Offside Front & Both Rear Springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,596 miles (+4,281)6 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    253534546942
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Filter - Intermittent Heavy Oil Loss (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Lever to allow access to rear seats defective (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Lever to allow access to rear seats defective (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass93,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,315 miles
    Test number
    957741733358
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside Front & Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail93,315 miles (+9,252)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,315 miles
    Test number
    985553538894
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside Front & Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,063 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,063 miles
    Test number
    538436271377
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Difficult to close, Advise new catch is fitted (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil springs corroded
  5. Fail84,027 miles (+8,472)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,027 miles
    Test number
    945950095088
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Vented disc face so thin the disc is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible Front (0.1 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil springs corroded
  6. Pass75,555 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    643712615186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail75,553 miles (+7,631)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,553 miles
    Test number
    600879230445
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass67,922 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    523075142940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail67,922 miles (+7,043)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    249477982884
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass60,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,879 miles
    Test number
    889261489382
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Fail60,877 miles (+7,374)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,877 miles
    Test number
    792697594266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  12. Pass53,503 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,503 miles
    Test number
    268621691964
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail53,503 miles (+6,261)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,503 miles
    Test number
    549013235211
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass47,242 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,242 miles
    Test number
    800781150828
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat back will not tilt and slide to allow access to rear seat
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield resting on exhaust
    • AdvisoryHigh vision brake light not working
  15. Fail47,242 miles (+8,056)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,242 miles
    Test number
    914637247814
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat back will not tilt and slide to allow access to rear seat
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield resting on exhaust
    • AdvisoryHigh vision brake light not working
  16. Pass39,186 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,186 miles
    Test number
    580969538908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,156 miles (+10,903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    828696011359
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass28,253 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,253 miles
    Test number
    755323154335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,367 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,367 miles
    Test number
    819273454126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,638 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,638 miles
    Test number
    587331963140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,454 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,454 miles
    Test number
    306577272191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,589 miles
    Test number
    978458571178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MW08 XHU

When is the MOT due on MW08 XHU?
The MOT on MW08 XHU expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MW08 XHU done?
MW08 XHU was recorded at 97,596 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 6,630 miles a year.
Has MW08 XHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MW08 XHU has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on MW08 XHU 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 MW08 XHU find?
MW08 XHU failed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 6 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 4 advisories: bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; central front oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter - intermittent heavy oil loss; nearside front driver's seat with a defective structure lever to allow access to rear seats defective, and 8 more.

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