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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,388 cc

S65 FGDMOT history

S65 FGD is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 47,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
47,496 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 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
31 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 FGD was last recorded at 47,496 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,481 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,496 miles
  • 2025 – 46,451 miles
  • 2024 – 45,387 miles
  • 2023 – 44,037 miles
  • 2021 – 42,904 miles
  • 2020 – 41,859 miles
  • 2019 – 39,774 miles
  • 2018 – 38,053 miles
  • 2017 – 37,295 miles
  • 2016 – 36,398 miles
  • 2015 – 35,299 miles
  • 2014 – 33,924 miles
  • 2013 – 32,490 miles
  • 2012 – 31,018 miles
  • 2011 – 29,187 miles
  • 2010 – 27,512 miles
  • 2009 – 26,014 miles
  • 2008 – 24,331 miles
  • 2007 – 22,315 miles
  • 2006 – 19,937 miles
  • 2005 – 17,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,496 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose inside mirror lose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,496 miles (+15)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    47,496 miles
    Test number
    574527118068
    • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose inside mirror lose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail47,481 miles (+1,030)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,481 miles
    Test number
    275916570659
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Windscreen mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle pivot bushes play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar rear rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,451 miles (+1,064)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    46,451 miles
    Test number
    475931224199
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  4. Pass45,387 miles (+1,350)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    45,387 miles
    Test number
    350612856839
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,037 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,037 miles
    Test number
    243922713889
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail44,037 miles (+1,133)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,037 miles
    Test number
    770595894846
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass42,904 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,904 miles
    Test number
    822061001231
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail42,885 miles (+1,026)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,885 miles
    Test number
    674048213409
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front CV boot twisted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass41,859 miles (+2,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,859 miles
    Test number
    701110278654
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Cv gaiter slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,774 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,774 miles
    Test number
    834048896879
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

  11. Fail39,769 miles (+1,716)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,769 miles
    Test number
    912593846205
    • 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass38,053 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,053 miles
    Test number
    739716047817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,295 miles
    Test number
    723796509859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,292 miles (+894)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,292 miles
    Test number
    244812458459
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass36,398 miles (+1,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,398 miles
    Test number
    686591283754
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s/f & o/s/f suspension arms rear bush unbonded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  16. Pass35,299 miles (+1,375)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,299 miles
    Test number
    969186645161
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r ryre sidewall perished

  17. Pass33,924 miles (+1,434)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,924 miles
    Test number
    608858244122
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront inner pads look worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

  18. Pass32,490 miles (+1,472)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,490 miles
    Test number
    648971043109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  19. Pass31,018 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,018 miles
    Test number
    235456942415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass29,187 miles (+1,675)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,187 miles
    Test number
    488422051154
    • NoteFront disc & pads worn
    • NoteN/s/f suspension arm rubbers perished

  21. Pass27,512 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,512 miles
    Test number
    411643150137
    • NoteSome wear noted on front disc & pads

  22. Fail27,512 miles (+1,498)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,512 miles
    Test number
    413263050114
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteSome wear noted on front disc & pads

  23. Pass26,014 miles (+1,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,014 miles
    Test number
    861524859181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass24,331 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,331 miles
    Test number
    694325348255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,312 miles (+1,997)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,312 miles
    Test number
    633030148259
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass22,315 miles (+2,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,315 miles
    Test number
    921706237283
    • NoteADVISE. ATTENTION TO O/S/R BRAKE PERFORMANCES, SLIGHTLY LOW.

  27. Pass19,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,937 miles
    Test number
    353295636426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,937 miles (+2,380)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,937 miles
    Test number
    513124736280
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass17,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    17,557 miles
    Test number
    530105945213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S65 FGD

Does S65 FGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S65 FGD is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S65 FGD?
The MOT on S65 FGD is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S65 FGD done?
S65 FGD was recorded at 47,496 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 1,467 miles a year.
Has S65 FGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 FGD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S65 FGD 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 S65 FGD find?
S65 FGD passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central front obligatory mirror slightly loose inside mirror lose; front oil leak, but not excessive; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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