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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,388 cc

S54 FGDMOT history

S54 FGD is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 40,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2023
Mileage
40,724 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 FGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 FGD was last recorded at 40,724 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2012: 7,539 miles, lower than 94,295 miles on 8 Nov 2011.

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
40,634 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
90 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 40,724 miles
  • 2021 – 40,634 miles
  • 2020 – 38,170 miles
  • 2019 – 37,075 miles
  • 2018 – 35,675 miles
  • 2017 – 34,436 miles
  • 2016 – 31,851 miles
  • 2015 – 30,135 miles
  • 2014 – 28,243 miles
  • 2013 – 18,535 miles
  • 2012 – 7,539 miles
  • 2011 – 94,295 miles
  • 2010 – 89,524 miles
  • 2009 – 84,760 miles
  • 2008 – 69,637 miles
  • 2007 – 58,211 miles
  • 2006 – 54,666 miles
  • 2005 – 49,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,724 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear both arches slightly 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,724 miles (+90)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,724 miles
    Test number
    735169810628
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both arches slightly corroded

  2. Pass40,634 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    669288677672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,613 miles (+2,443)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,613 miles
    Test number
    241140641348
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass38,170 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    342230974783
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail38,170 miles (+1,095)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    148835597712
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength And inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass37,075 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    830192472006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,675 miles
    Test number
    363752624910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,671 miles (+1,235)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,671 miles
    Test number
    607636966641
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass34,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,436 miles
    Test number
    705508941104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,436 miles (+2,585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,436 miles
    Test number
    964957964805
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  11. Pass31,851 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,851 miles
    Test number
    794278008953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,811 miles (+1,676)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,811 miles
    Test number
    815073027089
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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)

  13. Pass30,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,135 miles
    Test number
    588459515792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail30,135 miles (+1,892)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,135 miles
    Test number
    345172835756
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass28,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,243 miles
    Test number
    735466494208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,243 miles (+9,708)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,243 miles
    Test number
    878080394250
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass18,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,535 miles
    Test number
    655024293239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail18,535 miles (+10,996)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,535 miles
    Test number
    899754893297
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass7,539 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    7,539 miles
    Test number
    889532712300
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside outer sill.

  20. Fail7,539 miles (-86,756)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,539 miles
    Test number
    615632012309
    • DangerousOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNearside front inner constant velocity boot gaiter insecure
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe to flexi is slightly corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe to flexi is slightly corroded.
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside outer sill.

  21. Pass94,295 miles (+4,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,295 miles
    Test number
    978092011393
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail89,524 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,524 miles
    Test number
    524046300321
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  23. Pass89,524 miles (+4,764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,524 miles
    Test number
    862836500387
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass84,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,760 miles
    Test number
    431832529348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,760 miles (+15,123)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,760 miles
    Test number
    901362929333
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass69,637 miles (+11,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,637 miles
    Test number
    351099238431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass58,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    363432447419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail58,211 miles (+3,545)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    454101947227
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass54,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    430503526219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail54,666 miles (+4,791)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    833833626259
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass49,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    810057025235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail49,875 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    894087025245
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S54 FGD

Does S54 FGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S54 FGD expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S54 FGD?
The MOT on S54 FGD expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S54 FGD done?
S54 FGD was recorded at 40,724 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022.
Has S54 FGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 FGD has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S54 FGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S54 FGD find?
S54 FGD passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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