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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S47 LWNMOT history

S47 LWN is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2025
Mileage
54,878 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 LWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 LWN was last recorded at 54,878 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2017: 51,117 miles, lower than 52,077 miles on 6 Jun 2016.

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
54,799 miles · 15 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,878 miles
  • 2023 – 54,799 miles
  • 2022 – 54,771 miles
  • 2021 – 54,441 miles
  • 2020 – 54,343 miles
  • 2019 – 53,285 miles
  • 2018 – 51,565 miles
  • 2017 – 51,117 miles
  • 2016 – 52,077 miles
  • 2015 – 49,384 miles
  • 2014 – 48,055 miles
  • 2013 – 46,390 miles
  • 2012 – 45,377 miles
  • 2009 – 44,911 miles
  • 2008 – 44,326 miles
  • 2007 – 42,150 miles
  • 2006 – 40,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (been repaired previously) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front lower ball joint boot slightly perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (been repaired previously) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine auxilliary drive belt severely perished/cracked
  • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded (heavy corrosion in places)
  • AdvisoryFuel tank is corroded
  • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,878 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    582966907015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (been repaired previously) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower ball joint boot slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (been repaired previously) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine auxilliary drive belt severely perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded (heavy corrosion in places)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded
  2. Fail54,865 miles (+66)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    181130966177
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt not tight (can spin washer freely) (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (been repaired previously) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower ball joint boot slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (been repaired previously) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine auxilliary drive belt severely perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded (heavy corrosion in places)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded
  3. Pass54,799 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    697249674390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,771 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    744161102949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,441 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    664051624792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,343 miles (+1,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    335656715449
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass53,285 miles (+1,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    53,285 miles
    Test number
    548904866624
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front cooler pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass51,565 miles (+448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    676668170698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL BELTS LOWER MOUNTS AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass51,117 miles (-960)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    846748805448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,077 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    176450398340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,384 miles (+1,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,384 miles
    Test number
    359795055103
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  12. Pass48,055 miles (+1,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,055 miles
    Test number
    979876354132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass46,390 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,390 miles
    Test number
    358098463147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,377 miles (+466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,377 miles
    Test number
    409931412032
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass44,911 miles (+585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,911 miles
    Test number
    911895739332
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth o/s tyre sidewalls deteriorating advise replacement
  16. Pass44,326 miles (+2,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,326 miles
    Test number
    481402618213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass42,150 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,150 miles
    Test number
    380654657275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,260 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    633860256210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,233 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,233 miles
    Test number
    952428846213
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S47 LWN

Does S47 LWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S47 LWN expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S47 LWN?
The MOT on S47 LWN expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S47 LWN done?
S47 LWN was recorded at 54,878 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 815 miles a year.
Has S47 LWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 LWN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S47 LWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S47 LWN find?
S47 LWN passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 12 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (been repaired previously); offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 9 more.

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