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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S42 RJAMOT history

S42 RJA is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 34,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
34,307 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 RJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S42 RJA was last recorded at 34,307 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 5,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2019: 10,710 miles, lower than 106,501 miles on 22 Aug 2018.

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
29,305 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 34,307 miles
  • 2023 – 29,305 miles
  • 2022 – 23,570 miles
  • 2021 – 18,594 miles
  • 2020 – 14,364 miles
  • 2019 – 10,710 miles
  • 2018 – 106,501 miles
  • 2017 – 101,055 miles
  • 2016 – 97,008 miles
  • 2015 – 91,799 miles
  • 2014 – 84,590 miles
  • 2013 – 81,459 miles
  • 2012 – 79,822 miles
  • 2011 – 78,363 miles
  • 2010 – 75,549 miles
  • 2008 – 69,913 miles
  • 2007 – 68,611 miles
  • 2006 – 66,863 miles
  • 2005 – 61,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail34,307 miles
  • DangerousAll emissions beyond limits
  • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side light inop

What MOT failures 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail34,307 miles (+5,002)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,307 miles
    Test number
    628843393811
    • DangerousAll emissions beyond limits
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side light inop

  2. Pass29,305 miles (+5,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    29,305 miles
    Test number
    913433060894
    • 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))

  3. Pass23,570 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    23,570 miles
    Test number
    840026868530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail23,547 miles (+4,953)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,547 miles
    Test number
    655237259774
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass18,594 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    18,594 miles
    Test number
    476620336139
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from oil cooler tubing under radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass14,364 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    14,364 miles
    Test number
    359102296267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail14,351 miles (+3,641)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,351 miles
    Test number
    224539031234
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass10,710 miles (-95,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    10,710 miles
    Test number
    652081669379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass106,501 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,501 miles
    Test number
    141090042306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    998134547022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail101,055 miles (+4,047)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    375983206645
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass97,008 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,008 miles
    Test number
    475679259778
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail96,956 miles (+5,157)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    887036672836
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,799 miles (+7,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,799 miles
    Test number
    114958054702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,590 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,590 miles
    Test number
    249668034226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail84,528 miles (+3,069)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    808663634248
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass81,459 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,459 miles
    Test number
    989902343272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail81,451 miles (+1,629)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    255655833237
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass79,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    317967332441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail79,822 miles (+1,459)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    897690132269
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs worn and rusty

  21. Pass78,363 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,363 miles
    Test number
    388674341415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,347 miles (+2,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,347 miles
    Test number
    348962441296
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  23. Pass75,549 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,549 miles
    Test number
    451653840280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail75,548 miles (+5,635)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    244260740265
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass69,913 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,913 miles
    Test number
    894217688254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,611 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    282877097286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    161858466230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,863 miles (+5,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    944093066236
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass61,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    421591155283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 RJA

Does S42 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 RJA expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 RJA?
The MOT on S42 RJA expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 RJA done?
S42 RJA was recorded at 34,307 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024.
Has S42 RJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 RJA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S42 RJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S42 RJA find?
S42 RJA failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: all emissions beyond limits; central front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn, and 6 more.

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