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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,242 cc

P320 ALJMOT history

P320 ALJ is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 60,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2025
Mileage
60,693 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P320 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P320 ALJ was last recorded at 60,693 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 2,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,971 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,722 miles
Average per year
2,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 60,693 miles
  • 2023 – 57,971 miles
  • 2022 – 51,755 miles
  • 2021 – 48,515 miles
  • 2020 – 43,193 miles
  • 2019 – 36,754 miles
  • 2018 – 36,728 miles
  • 2017 – 36,189 miles
  • 2016 – 36,149 miles
  • 2015 – 35,132 miles
  • 2014 – 34,430 miles
  • 2013 – 32,885 miles
  • 2012 – 31,856 miles
  • 2011 – 30,815 miles
  • 2010 – 29,637 miles
  • 2009 – 28,290 miles
  • 2008 – 27,306 miles
  • 2007 – 25,610 miles
  • 2006 – 23,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,693 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Lens missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Hazard warning switch missing cap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/s and o/s underside sills slight corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/s front wheel damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,693 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,693 miles
    Test number
    414589555895
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Lens missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail60,693 miles (+2,722)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,693 miles
    Test number
    445627198750
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Lens missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass57,971 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,971 miles
    Test number
    303476230624
    • AdvisoryHazard warning switch missing cap
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s underside sills slight corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front wheel damaged
  4. Fail57,939 miles (+6,184)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,939 miles
    Test number
    432406633195
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard warning switch missing cap
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s underside sills slight corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front wheel damaged
  5. Pass51,755 miles (+3,240)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,755 miles
    Test number
    331499200375
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass48,515 miles (+5,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,515 miles
    Test number
    209552919321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass43,193 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,193 miles
    Test number
    827349633724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail43,193 miles (+6,439)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,193 miles
    Test number
    232478685188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass36,754 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,754 miles
    Test number
    381753028726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail36,754 miles (+26)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,754 miles
    Test number
    871593716319
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass36,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    433182115222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail36,728 miles (+539)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    640784773299
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass36,189 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,189 miles
    Test number
    665118265622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass36,149 miles (+1,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,149 miles
    Test number
    272508573210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass35,132 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,132 miles
    Test number
    514360162332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,430 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,430 miles
    Test number
    347232374483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,372 miles (+1,487)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    326850074478
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
  18. Pass32,885 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,885 miles
    Test number
    307652853412
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Fail32,858 miles (+1,002)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,858 miles
    Test number
    978249043264
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Pass31,856 miles (+1,041)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,856 miles
    Test number
    378928762475
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
  21. Pass30,815 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,815 miles
    Test number
    318236761410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,637 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,637 miles
    Test number
    152263250257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,290 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,290 miles
    Test number
    363788969252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,306 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,306 miles
    Test number
    223914478275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,610 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,610 miles
    Test number
    630594367281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,724 miles
    Test number
    613380176243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P320 ALJ

Does P320 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P320 ALJ expired on 16 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P320 ALJ?
The MOT on P320 ALJ expired on 16 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P320 ALJ done?
P320 ALJ was recorded at 60,693 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 2,043 miles a year.
Has P320 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P320 ALJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on P320 ALJ 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 P320 ALJ find?
P320 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty lens missing; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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