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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S42 BMAMOT history

S42 BMA is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 67,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,310 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 BMA
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 BMA was last recorded at 67,310 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2020: 61,095 miles, lower than 61,175 miles on 25 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,302 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,310 miles
  • 2025 – 65,362 miles
  • 2024 – 64,924 miles
  • 2023 – 64,668 miles
  • 2022 – 64,304 miles
  • 2021 – 63,373 miles
  • 2020 – 61,095 miles
  • 2019 – 61,175 miles
  • 2018 – 60,330 miles
  • 2017 – 58,631 miles
  • 2016 – 56,146 miles
  • 2015 – 53,621 miles
  • 2014 – 51,023 miles
  • 2013 – 48,651 miles
  • 2012 – 45,781 miles
  • 2011 – 42,493 miles
  • 2010 – 39,752 miles
  • 2009 – 36,451 miles
  • 2008 – 33,072 miles
  • 2007 – 29,209 miles
  • 2006 – 26,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,310 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Coolant leak back of engine by coil pack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,310 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,310 miles
    Test number
    793396930025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,302 miles (+1,940)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,302 miles
    Test number
    695980355624
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass65,362 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,362 miles
    Test number
    920175234621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass64,924 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,924 miles
    Test number
    166418675947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    741322900684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,668 miles (+364)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    238491478697
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,304 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,304 miles
    Test number
    332505080835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,373 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    557582065908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,372 miles (+2,277)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,372 miles
    Test number
    421444502822
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,095 miles (-80)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,095 miles
    Test number
    222058952821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,175 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,175 miles
    Test number
    446412949609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,330 miles
    Test number
    524658099893
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak back of engine by coil pack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail60,330 miles (+1,699)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,330 miles
    Test number
    198942253982
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/R outer sill by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R outer sill by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak back of engine by coil pack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass58,631 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,631 miles
    Test number
    179532996074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass56,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    932766304268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,146 miles (+2,525)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    670341272121
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,621 miles (+2,598)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    495851985198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass51,023 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,023 miles
    Test number
    477162184105
    • NoteExhaust bbox baffles corroded

  19. Fail51,021 miles (+2,370)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    525312084110
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass48,651 miles (+43)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,651 miles
    Test number
    136643803260
    • NoteAdvise suspension low o/s front spring ok weak?
    • NoteSlight play in D bushes on front anti-rollbar

  21. Fail48,608 miles (+2,827)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    797870403218
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise suspension low o/s front spring ok weak?

  22. Pass45,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    336393792128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail45,781 miles (+3,288)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    235463392421
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight brake judder osf roadwheel

  24. Pass42,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    608373091168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,493 miles (+2,741)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    877283291188
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass39,752 miles (+3,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,752 miles
    Test number
    381037480101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  27. Pass36,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    251331009275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,451 miles (+3,379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    993791909251
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass33,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    413829398166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,072 miles (+3,863)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    440849398139
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass29,209 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,209 miles
    Test number
    720078197144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass26,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,539 miles
    Test number
    872859296116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 BMA

Does S42 BMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 BMA is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 BMA?
The MOT on S42 BMA is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 BMA done?
S42 BMA was recorded at 67,310 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,039 miles a year.
Has S42 BMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 BMA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S42 BMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S42 BMA find?
S42 BMA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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