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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,388 cc

S38 ABSMOT history

S38 ABS is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S38 ABS silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,253 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 ABS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 ABS was last recorded at 121,253 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 7,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,993 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,260 miles
Average per year
5,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,253 miles
  • 2024 – 113,993 miles
  • 2023 – 105,809 miles
  • 2022 – 98,174 miles
  • 2021 – 88,818 miles
  • 2019 – 70,213 miles
  • 2018 – 65,441 miles
  • 2017 – 61,729 miles
  • 2016 – 55,768 miles
  • 2015 – 50,219 miles
  • 2014 – 43,943 miles
  • 2013 – 37,490 miles
  • 2012 – 31,384 miles
  • 2011 – 28,236 miles
  • 2010 – 25,181 miles
  • 2009 – 22,591 miles
  • 2008 – 20,018 miles
  • 2007 – 17,323 miles
  • 2006 – 14,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,253 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,253 miles (+7,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    575290614872
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,993 miles (+8,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,993 miles
    Test number
    327037432948
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass105,809 miles (+7,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,809 miles
    Test number
    276150570812
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass98,174 miles (+9,356)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,174 miles
    Test number
    198208158765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    650479013827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    158195308413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,213 miles (+154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    728956011144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail70,059 miles (+4,618)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    735190948114
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass65,441 miles (+3,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,441 miles
    Test number
    110738734280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  10. Pass61,729 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    298612304209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail61,726 miles (+5,958)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    253285542383
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass55,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,768 miles
    Test number
    357453962792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail55,768 miles (+5,549)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,768 miles
    Test number
    264812015054
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass50,219 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,219 miles
    Test number
    975427495013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail50,219 miles (+6,276)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,219 miles
    Test number
    326287195010
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,943 miles (+6,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,943 miles
    Test number
    468408014159
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass37,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,490 miles
    Test number
    845302813105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,490 miles (+6,106)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,490 miles
    Test number
    516092513101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail31,384 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    128065312123
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  20. Pass31,384 miles (+3,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    508865912194
    • 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)

  21. Pass28,236 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    387280611145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,181 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,181 miles
    Test number
    611307910136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    693010719161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,591 miles (+2,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    704560819130
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  25. Fail20,018 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,018 miles
    Test number
    243133818432
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass20,018 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,018 miles
    Test number
    340083618168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,323 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,323 miles
    Test number
    210155917405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,725 miles
    Test number
    201347316432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 ABS

Does S38 ABS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 ABS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S38 ABS?
The MOT on S38 ABS is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 ABS done?
S38 ABS was recorded at 121,253 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,424 miles a year.
Has S38 ABS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 ABS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on S38 ABS 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 S38 ABS find?
S38 ABS passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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