
Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc
S46 STWMOT history
S46 STW is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,109 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 79,109 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 13 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,693 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S46 STW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S46 STW was last recorded at 79,109 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,086 miles · 17 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 4,693 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,109 miles
- 2025 – 64,391 miles
- 2024 – 57,987 miles
- 2023 – 50,706 miles
- 2022 – 46,186 miles
- 2021 – 44,420 miles
- 2019 – 40,644 miles
- 2018 – 35,894 miles
- 2017 – 35,604 miles
- 2016 – 33,754 miles
- 2015 – 29,732 miles
- 2014 – 23,813 miles
- 2013 – 17,096 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Headlamp not working on main beam
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,109 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 79,109 miles
- Test number
- 878423522960
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail79,086 miles (+14,695)1 dangerous9 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,086 miles
- Test number
- 383498247707
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively could need cleaning (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass64,391 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 64,391 miles
- Test number
- 539788479187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated .
Fail64,391 miles (+6,404)3 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,391 miles
- Test number
- 806261562680
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated .
Pass57,987 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 57,987 miles
- Test number
- 668284681412
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail57,987 miles (+7,281)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,987 miles
- Test number
- 235234756164
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,706 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 50,706 miles
- Test number
- 511994493788
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty damaged /missing cover (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear rear seats down full belt check not completed
Fail50,704 miles (+4,518)5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,704 miles
- Test number
- 464877316383
- MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty damaged /missing cover (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear rear seats down full belt check not completed
Pass46,186 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 46,186 miles
- Test number
- 235750413945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail46,186 miles (+1,766)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,186 miles
- Test number
- 738889698679
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,420 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 44,420 miles
- Test number
- 533724429757
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail44,412 miles (+75)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,412 miles
- Test number
- 595195999533
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail44,337 miles (+3,693)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,337 miles
- Test number
- 302623905307
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has some corrosion
- AdvisoryHandbrake has some travel
Pass40,644 miles (+4,750)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 40,644 miles
- Test number
- 157749416107
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass35,894 miles (+290)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 35,894 miles
- Test number
- 239754542757
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,604 miles (+1,850)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 35,604 miles
- Test number
- 752123069595
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass33,754 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 33,754 miles
- Test number
- 487534601318
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil level and coolant level low
Fail33,750 miles (+4,018)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,750 miles
- Test number
- 786562430005
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil level and coolant level low
Pass29,732 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 29,732 miles
- Test number
- 425404705102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAirbag light flashing on now and again
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge
- NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
Fail29,732 miles (+5,919)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,732 miles
- Test number
- 586874705123
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge
- NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass23,813 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 23,813 miles
- Test number
- 428262294014
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail23,813 miles (+6,717)5 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,813 miles
- Test number
- 905422394093
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass17,096 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 17,096 miles
- Test number
- 677326603189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,090 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,090 miles
- Test number
- 156963203119
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S46 STW
- Does S46 STW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S46 STW is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S46 STW?
- The MOT on S46 STW is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S46 STW done?
- S46 STW was recorded at 79,109 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,693 miles a year.
- Has S46 STW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S46 STW has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S46 STW 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 S46 STW find?
- S46 STW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear upper coil spring corroded; offside rear upper coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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