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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S38 JBVMOT history

S38 JBV is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2025
Mileage
52,267 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 JBV
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
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 JBV was last recorded at 52,267 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 7,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,134 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,133 miles
Average per year
1,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,267 miles
  • 2023 – 45,134 miles
  • 2022 – 38,162 miles
  • 2021 – 37,293 miles
  • 2020 – 36,914 miles
  • 2019 – 36,260 miles
  • 2018 – 35,290 miles
  • 2017 – 33,797 miles
  • 2016 – 31,779 miles
  • 2015 – 29,909 miles
  • 2014 – 27,537 miles
  • 2013 – 27,159 miles
  • 2012 – 26,467 miles
  • 2011 – 25,507 miles
  • 2010 – 24,210 miles
  • 2009 – 23,342 miles
  • 2008 – 21,797 miles
  • 2007 – 20,146 miles
  • 2006 – 18,523 miles
  • 2005 – 17,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,267 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,267 miles (+7,133)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    730539065671
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,134 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,134 miles
    Test number
    872562869205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,891 miles (+6,729)4 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    293378780988
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass38,162 miles (+869)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    433431886529
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass37,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    899298967715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail37,293 miles (+379)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    607796332926
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass36,914 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,914 miles
    Test number
    171392482256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail36,913 miles (+653)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,913 miles
    Test number
    705626601393
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass36,260 miles (+970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,260 miles
    Test number
    820986646902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass35,290 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,290 miles
    Test number
    474964937920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,282 miles (+1,485)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,282 miles
    Test number
    795998574809
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass33,797 miles (+2,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,797 miles
    Test number
    469087321723
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass31,779 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,779 miles
    Test number
    370186189197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,909 miles (+2,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,909 miles
    Test number
    709940475120
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass27,537 miles (+378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    739084074136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass27,159 miles (+692)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,159 miles
    Test number
    558778063188
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack
    • NoteSmall blow centre exhaust box

  17. Pass26,467 miles (+960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,467 miles
    Test number
    319390072172
    • NoteN/s front tyre cracking

  18. Pass25,507 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,507 miles
    Test number
    596518071116
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail24,210 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,210 miles
    Test number
    254672070478
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass24,210 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,210 miles
    Test number
    441572470150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,342 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,342 miles
    Test number
    440745279136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,797 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,797 miles
    Test number
    904409688150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,146 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,146 miles
    Test number
    544141597178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,523 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,523 miles
    Test number
    690805786106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    17,054 miles
    Test number
    541740105263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 JBV

Does S38 JBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 JBV expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 JBV?
The MOT on S38 JBV expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 JBV done?
S38 JBV was recorded at 52,267 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 1,862 miles a year.
Has S38 JBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 JBV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S38 JBV 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 JBV find?
S38 JBV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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