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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,388 cc

S3 NELMOT history

S3 NEL is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

S3 NEL silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,007 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NEL was last recorded at 89,007 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,673 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,334 miles
Average per year
3,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,007 miles
  • 2024 – 86,673 miles
  • 2023 – 83,980 miles
  • 2022 – 81,084 miles
  • 2021 – 78,552 miles
  • 2020 – 78,073 miles
  • 2019 – 77,260 miles
  • 2018 – 76,248 miles
  • 2017 – 75,144 miles
  • 2016 – 73,151 miles
  • 2015 – 71,170 miles
  • 2014 – 69,172 miles
  • 2013 – 67,226 miles
  • 2012 – 63,632 miles
  • 2011 – 53,349 miles
  • 2010 – 47,103 miles
  • 2009 – 40,412 miles
  • 2008 – 35,610 miles
  • 2007 – 27,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,007 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,007 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    503174755456
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail89,007 miles (+2,334)3 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    485641339144
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass86,673 miles (+2,693)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,673 miles
    Test number
    856724732181
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass83,980 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    183890502998
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail83,980 miles (+2,896)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    429202843460
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass81,084 miles (+2,532)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    707348805824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass78,552 miles (+479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    887664512555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,073 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,073 miles
    Test number
    505368138021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail78,073 miles (+813)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,073 miles
    Test number
    991427697594
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass77,260 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    460933773011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail77,260 miles (+1,012)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    985646222480
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass76,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,248 miles
    Test number
    270495584044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail76,246 miles (+1,102)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    886418057577
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass75,144 miles (+1,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,144 miles
    Test number
    873074289501
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  15. Pass73,151 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,151 miles
    Test number
    297368360396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,170 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,170 miles
    Test number
    610161067615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,172 miles (+1,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,172 miles
    Test number
    185223974285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail67,226 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    208913683217
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass67,226 miles (+3,594)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    447673783229
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass63,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    667139372297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail63,632 miles (+10,283)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    836829772279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass53,349 miles (+6,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    718842371207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass47,103 miles (+6,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    731097170250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass40,412 miles (+4,802)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,412 miles
    Test number
    710932959207
    • NoteHub caps fitted x 4

  25. Pass35,610 miles (+7,671)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,610 miles
    Test number
    372363058290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,939 miles
    Test number
    124574357288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 NEL

Does S3 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NEL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 NEL?
The MOT on S3 NEL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NEL done?
S3 NEL was recorded at 89,007 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,367 miles a year.
Has S3 NEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NEL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 NEL 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 S3 NEL find?
S3 NEL passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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