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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S43 JGMMOT history

S43 JGM is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 15 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 39,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
39,192 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 JGM
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
15 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 JGM was last recorded at 39,192 miles on 14 May 2026, 4,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,049 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,143 miles
Average per year
913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,192 miles
  • 2025 – 35,049 miles
  • 2024 – 33,566 miles
  • 2022 – 33,362 miles
  • 2021 – 33,047 miles
  • 2020 – 32,731 miles
  • 2019 – 32,239 miles
  • 2018 – 31,410 miles
  • 2017 – 30,528 miles
  • 2016 – 29,768 miles
  • 2015 – 29,157 miles
  • 2014 – 28,236 miles
  • 2013 – 27,517 miles
  • 2012 – 26,641 miles
  • 2011 – 26,109 miles
  • 2010 – 25,588 miles
  • 2009 – 24,847 miles
  • 2008 – 24,092 miles
  • 2007 – 23,197 miles
  • 2006 – 21,530 miles
  • 2005 – 20,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,192 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition.
  • AdvisoryNearside front foglight inoperative.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,192 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    409702888466
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside front foglight inoperative.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail39,192 miles (+4,143)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    690198966594
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside front foglight inoperative.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass35,049 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    35,049 miles
    Test number
    115984657088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,566 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    33,566 miles
    Test number
    956169826916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass33,362 miles (+315)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    33,362 miles
    Test number
    572090975011
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass33,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,047 miles
    Test number
    828685761472
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail33,045 miles (+314)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,045 miles
    Test number
    131656117153
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass32,731 miles (+492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,731 miles
    Test number
    385592271282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass32,239 miles (+829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    108005053167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass31,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,410 miles
    Test number
    875826060934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail31,407 miles (+879)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,407 miles
    Test number
    200082529884
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass30,528 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,528 miles
    Test number
    507576560386
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail30,525 miles (+757)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,525 miles
    Test number
    135840491054
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass29,768 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,768 miles
    Test number
    543974231983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,157 miles (+921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    484343457828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  16. Pass28,236 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    595122284295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall cuts offside rear tyre

  17. Fail28,236 miles (+719)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    667672184269
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall cuts offside rear tyre

  18. Pass27,517 miles (+876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,517 miles
    Test number
    617687483220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass26,641 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,641 miles
    Test number
    809271192256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  20. Fail26,641 miles (+532)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,641 miles
    Test number
    839730992240
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  21. Pass26,109 miles (+521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,109 miles
    Test number
    966383881297
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass25,588 miles (+741)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,588 miles
    Test number
    203206380293
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass24,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,847 miles
    Test number
    934965989228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail24,847 miles (+755)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,847 miles
    Test number
    422335489219
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass24,092 miles (+895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,092 miles
    Test number
    171137188218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass23,197 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,197 miles
    Test number
    513388577272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass21,530 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,530 miles
    Test number
    351406386468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    20,383 miles
    Test number
    463323385232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 JGM

Does S43 JGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 JGM is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 JGM?
The MOT on S43 JGM is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 JGM done?
S43 JGM was recorded at 39,192 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 913 miles a year.
Has S43 JGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 JGM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S43 JGM 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 S43 JGM find?
S43 JGM passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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