
Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc
S16 FESMOT history
S16 FES is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,823 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 125,823 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 13 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 FES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 19 Feb 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 FES was last recorded at 125,823 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,054 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,769 miles
- Average per year
- 8,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,823 miles
- 2025 – 120,054 miles
- 2024 – 114,937 miles
- 2023 – 104,259 miles
- 2022 – 96,534 miles
- 2021 – 92,293 miles
- 2020 – 84,852 miles
- 2018 – 74,978 miles
- 2017 – 66,978 miles
- 2016 – 60,727 miles
- 2015 – 51,040 miles
- 2014 – 35,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody / front sub frame corroded
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front inner joints
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on inside side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,823 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 125,823 miles
- Test number
- 901787262866
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody / front sub frame corroded
Fail125,823 miles (+5,769)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,823 miles
- Test number
- 770553075045
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody / front sub frame corroded
Pass120,054 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 120,054 miles
- Test number
- 183635322870
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail120,054 miles (+5,117)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,054 miles
- Test number
- 331695319439
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass114,937 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 114,937 miles
- Test number
- 706949733732
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front inner joints
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail114,932 miles (+10,673)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,932 miles
- Test number
- 709594593090
- DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust shield missing at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front inner joints
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,259 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 104,259 miles
- Test number
- 559005842833
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged on limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryHazard switch faulty
Fail104,259 miles (+7,725)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,259 miles
- Test number
- 815981541305
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged on limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bulge.(on limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryHazard switch faulty
Pass96,534 miles (+56)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 96,534 miles
- Test number
- 866176494926
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail96,478 miles (+4,185)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,478 miles
- Test number
- 272483532277
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,293 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 92,293 miles
- Test number
- 356482234418
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Fail92,284 miles (+7,432)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,284 miles
- Test number
- 895148169537
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shields insecure over the Centre exhaust system
Pass84,852 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 84,852 miles
- Test number
- 990704927469
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail84,852 miles (+9,874)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,852 miles
- Test number
- 886267832925
- DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass74,978 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 74,978 miles
- Test number
- 985594410757
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail74,955 miles (+7,977)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,955 miles
- Test number
- 960569901454
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO\s\r brake sticking
Pass66,978 miles (+145)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 66,978 miles
- Test number
- 675015766524
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fail66,833 miles (+6,106)8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,833 miles
- Test number
- 761747796219
- FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Axle bush (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Axle bush (2.4.F.2)
- FailureRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass60,727 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 60,727 miles
- Test number
- 228217862701
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough heavy knocking noise from rack (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryO/s/r rear number plate lamp insecure
Fail60,727 miles (+9,687)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,727 miles
- Test number
- 571712588756
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough heavy knocking noise from rack (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryO/s/r rear number plate lamp insecure
Pass51,040 miles (+15,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 51,040 miles
- Test number
- 852963361027
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,952 miles (+10,570)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 35,952 miles
- Test number
- 707188334300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,382 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,382 miles
- Test number
- 495298244054
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass25,382 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 25,382 miles
- Test number
- 858128144058
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Questions about S16 FES
- Does S16 FES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 FES is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S16 FES?
- The MOT on S16 FES is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S16 FES done?
- S16 FES was recorded at 125,823 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 8,113 miles a year.
- Has S16 FES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 FES has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S16 FES 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 S16 FES find?
- S16 FES passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam; underbody / front sub frame corroded.
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