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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

R277 BCRMOT history

R277 BCR is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 60,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
60,291 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R277 BCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R277 BCR was last recorded at 60,291 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,697 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
1,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,291 miles
  • 2025 – 59,697 miles
  • 2024 – 59,144 miles
  • 2023 – 58,671 miles
  • 2022 – 58,099 miles
  • 2021 – 57,471 miles
  • 2020 – 57,165 miles
  • 2019 – 56,949 miles
  • 2018 – 56,492 miles
  • 2017 – 56,044 miles
  • 2016 – 50,406 miles
  • 2015 – 47,945 miles
  • 2014 – 45,488 miles
  • 2013 – 42,514 miles
  • 2012 – 39,931 miles
  • 2011 – 36,869 miles
  • 2010 – 34,515 miles
  • 2009 – 32,418 miles
  • 2008 – 30,543 miles
  • 2007 – 28,111 miles
  • 2006 – 25,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,291 miles
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion under vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,291 miles (+594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    60,291 miles
    Test number
    872120703859
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass59,697 miles (+553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    508969575804
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass59,144 miles (+473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,144 miles
    Test number
    609248338560
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished

  4. Pass58,671 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    514078070666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSR & NSR wheel trims missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail58,671 miles (+572)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    786549549542
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSR & NSR wheel trims missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass58,099 miles (+628)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    219912833640
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded/ leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel missing wheel trim.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel missing wheel trim.

  7. Pass57,471 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    187137219247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail57,471 miles (+306)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    491551053300
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass57,165 miles (+216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    286983966102
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass56,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,949 miles
    Test number
    104428388013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and slightly leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded

  11. Fail56,949 miles (+457)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,949 miles
    Test number
    516754960683
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and slightly leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  12. Pass56,492 miles (+448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,492 miles
    Test number
    904637088108
    • AdvisoryNSR brake hose slightly perished

  13. Pass56,044 miles (+3,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,044 miles
    Test number
    552721313397
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty and slightly leak

  14. Pass52,847 miles (+2,441)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,847 miles
    Test number
    514962903270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded

  15. Pass50,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    661590296224
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear wheel arch and end of sill rusty

  16. Fail50,406 miles (+2,461)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,406 miles
    Test number
    366925970832
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear wheel arch and end of sill rusty

  17. Pass47,945 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,945 miles
    Test number
    869044145003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,488 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    687515434065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,514 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,514 miles
    Test number
    157493343061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,931 miles (+3,062)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,931 miles
    Test number
    309351942033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBaffles broken up in rear exhaust
    • NoteSmall chips in front screen
    • NoteSurface corrosion on both rear outer side sills
    • NoteSurface corrosion on both rear wheel arches

  21. Pass36,869 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    185144531473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,515 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,515 miles
    Test number
    770296340097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,418 miles (+1,875)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,418 miles
    Test number
    822873349022
    • NoteMovement in rear strut mounts
    • NoteSpare tyre low around outer edges

  24. Pass30,543 miles (+2,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,543 miles
    Test number
    164513648497
    • NoteRear top soupension mounts(play)

  25. Pass28,111 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,111 miles
    Test number
    294455347090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,427 miles
    Test number
    840765546016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R277 BCR

Does R277 BCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R277 BCR is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R277 BCR?
The MOT on R277 BCR is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R277 BCR done?
R277 BCR was recorded at 60,291 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 1,690 miles a year.
Has R277 BCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R277 BCR has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on R277 BCR 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 R277 BCR find?
R277 BCR passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake hoses perished, and 1 more.

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