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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

S30 BUFMOT history

S30 BUF is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Feb 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

S30 BUF blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
113,271 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 BUF was last recorded at 113,271 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 7,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,723 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
7,548 miles
Average per year
7,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,271 miles
  • 2022 – 105,723 miles
  • 2021 – 98,520 miles
  • 2020 – 93,288 miles
  • 2019 – 91,831 miles
  • 2018 – 78,704 miles
  • 2017 – 67,054 miles
  • 2016 – 53,525 miles
  • 2015 – 43,442 miles
  • 2014 – 35,054 miles
  • 2013 – 27,521 miles
  • 2012 – 21,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,271 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,271 miles (+7,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,271 miles
    Test number
    815363835217
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,723 miles
    Test number
    316048743464
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail105,719 miles (+7,199)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,719 miles
    Test number
    390751912445
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre fitted wrong (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,520 miles (+5,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,520 miles
    Test number
    855276277016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass93,288 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,288 miles
    Test number
    360184049931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,831 miles
    Test number
    612442805062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail91,831 miles (+13,127)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,831 miles
    Test number
    648578169334
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass78,704 miles (+11,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,704 miles
    Test number
    489908285643
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on iner edge

  9. Pass67,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,054 miles
    Test number
    424664188319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,053 miles (+13,528)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,053 miles
    Test number
    615339304600
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass53,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,525 miles
    Test number
    926737720834
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on edge

  12. Fail53,525 miles (+10,083)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,525 miles
    Test number
    969127174802
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on edge

  13. Pass43,442 miles (+8,388)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,442 miles
    Test number
    238203145099
    • NoteFlat spot damage to o/s/f wheel rim
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low and perished

  14. Pass35,054 miles (+7,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,054 miles
    Test number
    237664144007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass27,521 miles (+6,415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,521 miles
    Test number
    437811353003
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished - 195/50vr15

  16. Pass21,106 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,106 miles
    Test number
    246202732053
    • NoteSlight imbalance of front brakes

Questions about S30 BUF

Does S30 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 BUF expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 BUF?
The MOT on S30 BUF expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 BUF done?
S30 BUF was recorded at 113,271 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 7,395 miles a year.
Has S30 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 BUF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S30 BUF 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 S30 BUF find?
S30 BUF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: central rear bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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