Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,242 cc
R211 VFPMOT history
R211 VFP is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 72,956 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 72,956 km
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,099 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R211 VFP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R211 VFP was last recorded at 72,956 km on 6 Feb 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 72,956 km · 2 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 km
- Average per year
- 2,099 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,956 km
- 2024 – 65,026 km
- 2023 – 53,091 km
- 2020 – 36,969 km
- 2019 – 36,127 km
- 2018 – 35,855 km
- 2017 – 35,587 km
- 2016 – 35,402 km
- 2013 – 34,638 km
- 2009 – 33,482 km
- 2008 – 33,151 km
- 2006 – 32,636 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,956 km
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
32 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,956 km
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 72,956 km
- Test number
- 639742118296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,956 km (+7,930)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,956 km
- Test number
- 855726071061
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass65,026 km (+2,690)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 65,026 km
- Test number
- 386586988681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,336 km4 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 62,336 km
- Test number
- 377663520353
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fail62,336 km (+9,245)4 repaired4 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,336 km
- Test number
- 890999467122
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass53,091 km1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 53,091 km
- Test number
- 222644277213
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail53,091 km1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,091 km
- Test number
- 868909856995
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass42,689 miles (+2,008)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 42,689 miles
- Test number
- 866912763390
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,681 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 40,681 miles
- Test number
- 287083984722
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail40,681 miles1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,681 miles
- Test number
- 330952532039
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass36,969 km (+842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 36,969 km
- Test number
- 705008763242
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass36,127 km (+272)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 36,127 km
- Test number
- 497110588414
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,855 km
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 35,855 km
- Test number
- 868813179872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,851 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,851 miles
- Test number
- 286401174711
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass35,587 km (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 35,587 km
- Test number
- 638892833970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,402 km
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 35,402 km
- Test number
- 123047810846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,399 km1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,399 km
- Test number
- 839062582957
- FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Inner both tyres has cracks
Pass35,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 35,175 miles
- Test number
- 113221539263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,168 miles (+270)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,168 miles
- Test number
- 889050659583
- FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass34,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 34,898 miles
- Test number
- 926923324370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,893 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,893 miles
- Test number
- 108123024373
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall
Pass34,638 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 34,638 km
- Test number
- 235232223310
- 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)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass34,424 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 34,424 miles
- Test number
- 767325222309
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail34,417 miles (+290)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,417 miles
- Test number
- 725495522346
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass34,127 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 34,127 miles
- Test number
- 445821321352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,121 miles (+289)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,121 miles
- Test number
- 725190121325
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass33,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 33,832 miles
- Test number
- 973980220305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,482 km (+331)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 33,482 km
- Test number
- 514597809378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,151 km
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 33,151 km
- Test number
- 722384128353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,151 miles (+287)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,151 miles
- Test number
- 520944228325
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass32,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 32,864 miles
- Test number
- 604785027382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,636 km
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 32,636 km
- Test number
- 861925626375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R211 VFP
- Does R211 VFP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R211 VFP is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R211 VFP?
- The MOT on R211 VFP is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R211 VFP done?
- R211 VFP was recorded at 72,956 km at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,099 km a year.
- Has R211 VFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R211 VFP has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on R211 VFP 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 R211 VFP find?
- R211 VFP passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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