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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S720 SKLMOT history

S720 SKL is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 50,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
50,558 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S720 SKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S720 SKL was last recorded at 50,558 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 7,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2013: 2,901 miles, lower than 98,161 miles on 12 Mar 2012.
  • 20 Mar 2023: 39,355 miles, lower than 66,452 miles on 23 Mar 2022.

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
42,761 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 50,558 miles
  • 2023 – 39,355 miles
  • 2022 – 66,452 miles
  • 2021 – 33,569 miles
  • 2020 – 31,290 miles
  • 2019 – 27,444 miles
  • 2018 – 21,848 miles
  • 2017 – 17,797 miles
  • 2016 – 13,518 miles
  • 2015 – 9,250 miles
  • 2014 – 6,679 miles
  • 2013 – 2,901 miles
  • 2012 – 98,161 miles
  • 2009 – 89,018 miles
  • 2007 – 79,298 miles
  • 2006 – 72,315 miles
  • 2005 – 64,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,558 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,558 miles (+7,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,558 miles
    Test number
    938157200683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail42,761 miles (+3,406)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,761 miles
    Test number
    447105695845
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass39,355 miles (-27,097)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,355 miles
    Test number
    109609111714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,452 miles (+30,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,452 miles
    Test number
    524195445809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail36,451 miles (+2,882)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    710571017948
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass33,569 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,569 miles
    Test number
    964132348215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lights interacting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside haedlamp image poor
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail33,565 miles (+2,275)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,565 miles
    Test number
    819952941299
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lights interacting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside haedlamp image poor
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass31,290 miles (+133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,290 miles
    Test number
    612425425300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail31,157 miles (+3,713)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,157 miles
    Test number
    842235395474
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass27,444 miles (+56)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,444 miles
    Test number
    549370233260
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail27,388 miles (+5,540)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,388 miles
    Test number
    411937246298
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass21,848 miles (+4,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,848 miles
    Test number
    548179058931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from steering rack

  13. Pass17,797 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,797 miles
    Test number
    179506890788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,518 miles (+4,268)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,518 miles
    Test number
    369796038386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass9,250 miles (+2,571)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    9,250 miles
    Test number
    849365965023
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass6,679 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    6,679 miles
    Test number
    307274664030
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front headlights have a slight mist

  17. Fail6,679 miles (+3,778)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,679 miles
    Test number
    147864964410
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front headlights have a slight mist

  18. Pass2,901 miles (-95,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    2,901 miles
    Test number
    157016993470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass98,161 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,161 miles
    Test number
    845682272040
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail98,160 miles (+8)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,160 miles
    Test number
    985592972099
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail98,152 miles (+9,134)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,152 miles
    Test number
    155347032024
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass89,018 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    262394419381
    • 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail89,018 miles (+9,720)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    444413719371
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass79,298 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    133478917342
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorating
    • NoteN/S/R tyre deteriorating

  25. Fail79,298 miles (+6,983)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    160708717399
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorating
    • NoteN/S/R tyre deteriorating

  26. Pass72,315 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    620011116309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,176 miles (+7,357)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    453774006488
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass64,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    64,819 miles
    Test number
    771044505340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S720 SKL

Does S720 SKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S720 SKL expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S720 SKL?
The MOT on S720 SKL expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S720 SKL done?
S720 SKL was recorded at 50,558 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024.
Has S720 SKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S720 SKL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S720 SKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S720 SKL find?
S720 SKL passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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