
Ford Fiesta
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,299 cc
P43 PLGMOT history
P43 PLG is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 99,367 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 99,367 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 33
- 18 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 2,209 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P43 PLG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 28 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P43 PLG was last recorded at 99,367 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 99,304 miles · 3 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 63 miles
- Average per year
- 2,209 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 99,367 miles
- 2021 – 98,755 miles
- 2020 – 98,560 miles
- 2019 – 97,776 miles
- 2018 – 96,895 miles
- 2017 – 95,724 miles
- 2016 – 94,268 miles
- 2015 – 92,724 miles
- 2014 – 90,952 miles
- 2013 – 88,402 miles
- 2012 – 85,816 miles
- 2011 – 83,698 miles
- 2010 – 81,360 miles
- 2009 – 77,032 miles
- 2008 – 73,262 miles
- 2007 – 69,872 miles
- 2006 – 66,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Corrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Corrosion on both rear chassis rails
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Corrosion on offside outer sill
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
33 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,367 miles (+63)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 99,367 miles
- Test number
- 899901950338
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail99,304 miles (+549)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,304 miles
- Test number
- 851125695040
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective NOT FITTED, NOT SEALING TANK, DANGEROUS (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass98,755 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 98,755 miles
- Test number
- 630810808163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,746 miles (+186)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,746 miles
- Test number
- 297298030699
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,560 miles (+58)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 98,560 miles
- Test number
- 471022643193
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,502 miles (+726)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,502 miles
- Test number
- 702614566304
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill in two areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPoor engine running, Struggles to pick up revs and exhaust is full of water
Pass97,776 miles (+881)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,776 miles
- Test number
- 180868263536
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch
Pass96,895 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 96,895 miles
- Test number
- 374655958150
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on offside rear chassis rail
- AdvisoryCorrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch
Fail96,891 miles (+1,167)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,891 miles
- Test number
- 569919524747
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill/floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on offside rear chassis rail
- AdvisoryCorrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch
Pass95,724 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 95,724 miles
- Test number
- 442693094656
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both floorpans
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear chassis rails
- AdvisoryCorrosion on nearside outer sill
- AdvisoryDrivers door mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)
- AdvisoryPoor effort recorded on both rear service brakes
Fail95,724 miles (+170)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,724 miles
- Test number
- 238187298523
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both floorpans
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear chassis rails
- AdvisoryCorrosion on nearside outer sill
- AdvisoryDrivers door mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)
- AdvisoryPoor effort recorded on both rear service brakes
Fail95,554 miles (+1,286)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,554 miles
- Test number
- 136707888686
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryCorrosion on offside outer sill
- AdvisoryDrivers door mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inside
- AdvisoryPoor effort recorded on both rear service brakes
Pass94,268 miles (+52)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 94,268 miles
- Test number
- 902512974735
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear chassis rails
- AdvisoryCorrosion on offside outer sill
- AdvisoryEngine breather pipe split
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush unbonding
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mounting split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer and tail pipe deteriorating
Fail94,216 miles (+1,492)10 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,216 miles
- Test number
- 607060798416
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear chassis rails
- AdvisoryCorrosion on offside outer sill
- AdvisoryEngine breather pipe split
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush unbonding
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mounting split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer and tail pipe deteriorating
Pass92,724 miles (+54)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 92,724 miles
- Test number
- 471691349857
- AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perished
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded
Fail92,670 miles (+1,718)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,670 miles
- Test number
- 329603783315
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perished
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded
Pass90,952 miles (+2,550)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 90,952 miles
- Test number
- 459155364206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,402 miles (+28)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 88,402 miles
- Test number
- 209820173284
- NoteNSF tyre sidewall damaged
- NoteSigns of coolant leak
Fail88,374 miles (+2,558)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,374 miles
- Test number
- 377516753288
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNSF tyre sidewall damaged
- NoteSigns of coolant leak
Pass85,816 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 85,816 miles
- Test number
- 667851272226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,790 miles (+2,092)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,790 miles
- Test number
- 229225062237
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass83,698 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 83,698 miles
- Test number
- 716252061215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail83,698 miles (+2,338)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,698 miles
- Test number
- 957352061293
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass81,360 miles (+138)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 81,360 miles
- Test number
- 303140370474
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Fail81,222 miles (+4,190)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,222 miles
- Test number
- 353124460264
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass77,032 miles (+21)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 77,032 miles
- Test number
- 970668859219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteOffside mirror in poor condition
- NoteOffside outer sill corroding
Fail77,011 miles (+3,749)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,011 miles
- Test number
- 372127159296
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteOffside mirror in poor condition
- NoteOffside outer sill corroding
Pass73,262 miles (+61)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 73,262 miles
- Test number
- 704637468209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteFront registration plate deterating
- NoteFurreles on both rear flexible brake hoses corroding
- NoteOffside mirror casing broken
Fail73,201 miles (+3,329)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,201 miles
- Test number
- 891611468224
- FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteFront registration plate deterating
- NoteFurreles on both rear flexible brake hoses corroding
- NoteOffside mirror casing broken
Pass69,872 miles (+3,615)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 69,872 miles
- Test number
- 700563657261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 66,257 miles
- Test number
- 701191866254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,257 miles (+2,305)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,257 miles
- Test number
- 401801566296
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Pass63,952 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 63,952 miles
- Test number
- 513562676047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking/perishing
- NoteRecommend front brake discs at next front brake pad change
Questions about P43 PLG
- Does P43 PLG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P43 PLG expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P43 PLG?
- The MOT on P43 PLG expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P43 PLG done?
- P43 PLG was recorded at 99,367 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 2,209 miles a year.
- Has P43 PLG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P43 PLG has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on P43 PLG 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 P43 PLG find?
- P43 PLG passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak.
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