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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,388 cc

S42 UPUMOT history

S42 UPU is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2022 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2022
Mileage
88,676 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 UPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S42 UPU was last recorded at 88,676 miles on 30 May 2023, 3,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,158 miles · 5 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,518 miles
Average per year
3,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,676 miles
  • 2021 – 85,158 miles
  • 2019 – 79,774 miles
  • 2018 – 73,100 miles
  • 2014 – 72,376 miles
  • 2013 – 64,918 miles
  • 2012 – 61,237 miles
  • 2011 – 57,020 miles
  • 2010 – 50,767 miles
  • 2009 – 47,970 miles
  • 2008 – 44,289 miles
  • 2007 – 37,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,676 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis rails
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sills
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear outer wheel arches

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are piitted both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear wheel arch started to rust close to seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,676 miles (+3,518)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    849476454993
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis rails
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear outer wheel arches

  2. Pass85,158 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    815951633535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are piitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch started to rust close to seal
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension started rust and brake components and front
    • AdvisoryAll four coil spring started to rust front and rear
    • AdvisoryDoor open warning light stays on when doors are closed and boot and bonnet

  3. Fail85,152 miles (+5,378)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,152 miles
    Test number
    896801441593
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault on dash (1.7 (b))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front bumper on off side has damage which has sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are piitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch started to rust close to seal
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension started rust and brake components and front
    • AdvisoryAll four coil spring started to rust front and rear
    • AdvisoryDoor open warning light stays on when doors are closed and boot and bonnet

  4. Pass79,774 miles (+6,674)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    501494371167
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight blow from back box

  5. Pass73,100 miles (+57)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,100 miles
    Test number
    807322859763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Fail73,043 miles (+667)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    678295284919
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass72,376 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    219822314215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch corroded within prescribed areas not yet excessive

  8. Fail72,365 miles (+7,447)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    598251514293
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch corroded within prescribed areas not yet excessive

  9. Pass64,918 miles (+3,681)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,918 miles
    Test number
    109815313201
    • NoteCorrosion to rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion to sills and underbody
    • NoteNearside front flexi brake hose slightly dammaged
    • NoteRepair to offside front brake calliper

  10. Fail61,237 miles2 repaired5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    365164712227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear inner and outer sills
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNumber plate n/s in bumper but illuminating number plate
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s/f floor pan
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s/r inner arch
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/f inner arch
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/r inner arch
    • NoteSubframe corroded

  11. Pass61,237 miles (+4,217)5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    616154712221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear inner and outer sills
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNumber plate n/s in bumper but illuminating number plate
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s/f floor pan
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s/r inner arch
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/f inner arch
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/r inner arch
    • NoteSubframe corroded

  12. Pass57,020 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    828627801293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteInside mirror missing
    • NoteWipers worn

  13. Fail57,020 miles (+6,253)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    957757801252
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteInside mirror missing
    • NoteWipers worn

  14. Pass50,767 miles (+2,797)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,767 miles
    Test number
    401996010228
    • NoteFront discs worn

  15. Pass47,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    420937619227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,970 miles (+3,681)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    822577219249
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass44,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,289 miles
    Test number
    873603938173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,289 miles (+7,060)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,289 miles
    Test number
    473539128190
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

  19. Pass37,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    801432727053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 UPU

Does S42 UPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 UPU expired on 4 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 UPU?
The MOT on S42 UPU expired on 4 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 UPU done?
S42 UPU was recorded at 88,676 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 3,147 miles a year.
Has S42 UPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 UPU has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S42 UPU 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 S42 UPU find?
S42 UPU failed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 10 major defects and 7 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan, and 14 more.

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