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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,242 cc

P199 VHRMOT history

P199 VHR is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 63,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
63,092 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P199 VHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P199 VHR was last recorded at 63,092 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,940 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
1,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,092 miles
  • 2023 – 62,940 miles
  • 2022 – 62,450 miles
  • 2021 – 62,185 miles
  • 2020 – 62,004 miles
  • 2019 – 60,829 miles
  • 2018 – 60,317 miles
  • 2017 – 59,639 miles
  • 2016 – 58,794 miles
  • 2015 – 57,843 miles
  • 2014 – 57,301 miles
  • 2013 – 56,218 miles
  • 2012 – 54,966 miles
  • 2011 – 53,371 miles
  • 2010 – 51,663 miles
  • 2009 – 49,846 miles
  • 2008 – 48,320 miles
  • 2007 – 45,268 miles
  • 2006 – 41,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,092 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside and Offside floor to sills weak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has had extensive weld repairs to sills

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake pipes have some corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brakes only just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Underside in general has advanced corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Underside has advanced corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,092 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,092 miles
    Test number
    515281465285
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside floor to sills weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has had extensive weld repairs to sills

  2. Fail63,092 miles (+152)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,092 miles
    Test number
    669539344058
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside floor to sills weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has had extensive weld repairs to sills

  3. Pass62,940 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,940 miles
    Test number
    286229915435
    • AdvisorySlight play in top strut mountings
    • AdvisoryWish bone bushes perished

  4. Pass62,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    820360711532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,450 miles (+265)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    989333731358
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass62,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,185 miles
    Test number
    947323623560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,185 miles (+181)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,185 miles
    Test number
    106144041524
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,004 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,004 miles
    Test number
    314404531164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,002 miles (+1,173)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,002 miles
    Test number
    417682641157
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,829 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,829 miles
    Test number
    256006277997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,827 miles (+510)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,827 miles
    Test number
    803205457442
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MID OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened OUTER SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass60,317 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    523854450381
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes have some corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brakes only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryUnderside in general has advanced corrosion

  13. Fail60,317 miles (+678)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    544054880677
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes have some corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brakes only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryUnderside in general has advanced corrosion

  14. Pass59,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,639 miles
    Test number
    157315136994
    • AdvisoryUnderside has advanced corrosion

  15. Fail59,639 miles (+845)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,639 miles
    Test number
    271221119673
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryUnderside has advanced corrosion

  16. Pass58,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    360025852829
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake ferrules corroded

  17. Fail58,794 miles (+951)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    225318451348
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake ferrules corroded

  18. Pass57,843 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    769301455019
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perrised

  19. Fail57,843 miles (+542)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    945320555031
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perrised

  20. Pass57,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,301 miles
    Test number
    127572454092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,301 miles (+1,083)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,301 miles
    Test number
    336721254089
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass56,218 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    168135043070
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner egde

  23. Fail56,218 miles (+1,252)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    929884943042
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner egde
    • NoteParts of exhaust rusted

  24. Pass54,966 miles2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,966 miles
    Test number
    919071152027
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteAlternator belt is cracked
    • NoteBackbox baffles are rattling and the system is slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes are split but the movement is ok
    • NoteOil leak around the sump
    • NoteSlight leak from the steering rack
    • NoteVery slight leak from the selector shaft seal
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is worn thin on the outside edge

  25. Fail54,966 miles (+1,595)4 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,966 miles
    Test number
    228671352068
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteAlternator belt is cracked
    • NoteBackbox baffles are rattling and the system is slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes are split but the movement is ok
    • NoteOil leak around the sump
    • NoteSlight leak from the steering rack
    • NoteVery slight leak from the selector shaft seal
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is worn thin on the outside edge

  26. Pass53,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    518921761059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,371 miles (+1,708)6 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    719009751018
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes are split- movement not excessive
    • NoteSlight leak from the steering rack
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is perished

  28. Pass51,663 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    162794050426
    • NoteBoth outer body cills corroded

  29. Fail51,663 miles (+1,817)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    193273750025
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth outer body cills corroded

  30. Pass49,846 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,846 miles
    Test number
    561141969020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass48,320 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,320 miles
    Test number
    671229048087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass45,268 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    130987547460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass41,681 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    370971156092
    • NoteFront washers poor
    • NoteOsr number plate light initially not operating suspect intermittent fault
    • NoteOsr tyre shows slight perishing

Questions about P199 VHR

Does P199 VHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P199 VHR expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P199 VHR?
The MOT on P199 VHR expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P199 VHR done?
P199 VHR was recorded at 63,092 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 1,187 miles a year.
Has P199 VHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P199 VHR has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P199 VHR 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 P199 VHR find?
P199 VHR passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside and offside floor to sills weak, and 5 more.

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