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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

S4 MSDMOT history

S4 MSD is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

S4 MSD blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,542 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 MSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 MSD was last recorded at 173,542 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 14,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,899 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,643 miles
Average per year
10,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,542 miles
  • 2025 – 158,899 miles
  • 2024 – 142,846 miles
  • 2023 – 126,966 miles
  • 2022 – 112,135 miles
  • 2021 – 96,629 miles
  • 2020 – 83,940 miles
  • 2019 – 69,238 miles
  • 2018 – 54,157 miles
  • 2017 – 49,643 miles
  • 2016 – 45,075 miles
  • 2015 – 40,362 miles
  • 2014 – 34,559 miles
  • 2013 – 28,557 miles
  • 2012 – 22,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,542 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,542 miles (+14,643)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,542 miles
    Test number
    296045351173
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass158,899 miles (+16,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,899 miles
    Test number
    230357645012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass142,846 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,846 miles
    Test number
    954676458349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,844 miles (+15,878)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,844 miles
    Test number
    280435661403
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,966 miles (+14,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,966 miles
    Test number
    844017011123
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass112,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,135 miles
    Test number
    653622418757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,135 miles (+15,506)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,135 miles
    Test number
    281939875336
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,629 miles
    Test number
    679199700176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs have slight lipping and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box has heavy corrosion to skins

  9. Fail96,629 miles (+12,689)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,629 miles
    Test number
    747885381362
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs have slight lipping and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box has heavy corrosion to skins

  10. Pass83,940 miles (+14,702)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    278023458764
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside driveshaft support bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outside corroded peeling

  11. Pass69,238 miles (+15,081)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    937472533577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,157 miles (+4,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    825938658776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked slightly

  13. Pass49,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,643 miles
    Test number
    512056813586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail49,643 miles (+4,568)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,643 miles
    Test number
    301760593095
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass45,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,075 miles
    Test number
    373263337331
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre sidewalls cracked, cords not exposed

  16. Fail45,075 miles (+4,713)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,075 miles
    Test number
    637681227598
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre sidewalls cracked, cords not exposed

  17. Pass40,362 miles (+5,803)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,362 miles
    Test number
    308579745039
    • NoteBoth rear rims damaged on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/f rim damaged on inner edge

  18. Pass34,559 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,559 miles
    Test number
    608836654015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight buckle nearside rear wheel

  19. Fail34,559 miles (+6,002)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,559 miles
    Test number
    696836054021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight buckle nearside rear wheel

  20. Pass28,557 miles (+5,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,557 miles
    Test number
    667327353068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass22,762 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,762 miles
    Test number
    359270562047
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S4 MSD

Does S4 MSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 MSD is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 MSD?
The MOT on S4 MSD is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 MSD done?
S4 MSD was recorded at 173,542 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 10,777 miles a year.
Has S4 MSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 MSD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 MSD 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 S4 MSD find?
S4 MSD passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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