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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,242 cc

P748 DUDMOT history

P748 DUD is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 20 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
61,873 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P748 DUD
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
20 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

P748 DUD was last recorded at 61,873 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,111 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
762 miles
Average per year
1,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,873 miles
  • 2023 – 61,111 miles
  • 2022 – 60,040 miles
  • 2018 – 59,990 miles
  • 2017 – 59,465 miles
  • 2016 – 58,744 miles
  • 2015 – 57,147 miles
  • 2014 – 55,179 miles
  • 2013 – 52,774 miles
  • 2012 – 50,480 miles
  • 2011 – 47,874 miles
  • 2010 – 45,141 miles
  • 2009 – 42,158 miles
  • 2008 – 39,139 miles
  • 2007 – 36,196 miles
  • 2006 – 32,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail61,873 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front non structural component outer wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion all over front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail61,873 miles (+762)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,873 miles
    Test number
    539846830255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front non structural component outer wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  2. Pass61,111 miles (+1,071)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,111 miles
    Test number
    334631513700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,040 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,040 miles
    Test number
    109325531719
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion all over front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail60,038 miles (+48)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,038 miles
    Test number
    493469977053
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion all over front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass59,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    372066146719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,990 miles (+525)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    801100713951
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass59,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    109349691439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,465 miles (+721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    571964851930
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  9. Pass58,744 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    853011563891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,147 miles (+1,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,147 miles
    Test number
    136634345474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass55,179 miles (+2,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,179 miles
    Test number
    699368044098
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass52,774 miles (+2,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    188439143023
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass50,480 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,480 miles
    Test number
    175181952458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,874 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,874 miles
    Test number
    329882251040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,141 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,141 miles
    Test number
    480153950076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,158 miles
    Test number
    712337649033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,158 miles (+3,019)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,158 miles
    Test number
    604057249029
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  18. Pass39,139 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,139 miles
    Test number
    802509348003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,196 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    102940257466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,839 miles
    Test number
    562971256005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P748 DUD

Does P748 DUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P748 DUD expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P748 DUD?
The MOT on P748 DUD expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P748 DUD done?
P748 DUD was recorded at 61,873 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 1,610 miles a year.
Has P748 DUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P748 DUD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P748 DUD 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 P748 DUD find?
P748 DUD failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, and 8 more.

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