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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S72 BWCMOT history

S72 BWC is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
89,798 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 BWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 BWC was last recorded at 89,798 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 1,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2006: 2,567 miles, lower than 91,234 miles on 5 Oct 2005.

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
88,237 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,798 miles
  • 2023 – 88,237 miles
  • 2022 – 84,105 miles
  • 2021 – 80,503 miles
  • 2020 – 77,731 miles
  • 2019 – 73,837 miles
  • 2018 – 69,391 miles
  • 2017 – 65,822 miles
  • 2016 – 60,810 miles
  • 2015 – 55,990 miles
  • 2014 – 50,619 miles
  • 2013 – 43,526 miles
  • 2012 – 37,790 miles
  • 2011 – 31,708 miles
  • 2010 – 25,420 miles
  • 2009 – 19,498 miles
  • 2008 – 15,931 miles
  • 2007 – 5,186 miles
  • 2006 – 2,567 miles
  • 2005 – 91,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,798 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,798 miles (+1,561)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,798 miles
    Test number
    549876216174
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,237 miles (+4,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,237 miles
    Test number
    643226148279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass84,105 miles (+3,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,105 miles
    Test number
    755501462748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass80,503 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    191543326617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,731 miles (+3,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,731 miles
    Test number
    914562868713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,837 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,837 miles
    Test number
    803129624793
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail73,836 miles (+4,445)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    376351109649
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,391 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,391 miles
    Test number
    859231516581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,822 miles (+5,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,822 miles
    Test number
    965501470623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall starting crack

  10. Pass60,810 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,810 miles
    Test number
    693926169283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,990 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    597509525025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    319049224037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,619 miles (+7,093)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    219498924015
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass43,526 miles (+5,736)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    997879223077
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass37,790 miles (+6,082)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,790 miles
    Test number
    358286822015
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  16. Pass31,708 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,708 miles
    Test number
    796860121055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  17. Fail31,708 miles (+6,288)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,708 miles
    Test number
    808070021031
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  18. Pass25,420 miles (+5,922)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,420 miles
    Test number
    741601020014
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brakes 15% imbalance

  19. Pass19,498 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,498 miles
    Test number
    162623729031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake pads around 75% worn.

  20. Fail19,498 miles (+3,567)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,498 miles
    Test number
    922145419089
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads around 75% worn.

  21. Pass15,931 miles (+10,745)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,931 miles
    Test number
    540835918098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,186 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    5,186 miles
    Test number
    254016117054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass2,567 miles (-88,667)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    2,567 miles
    Test number
    602808276245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    743278375279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S72 BWC

Does S72 BWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S72 BWC expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S72 BWC?
The MOT on S72 BWC expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S72 BWC done?
S72 BWC was recorded at 89,798 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024.
Has S72 BWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 BWC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on S72 BWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S72 BWC find?
S72 BWC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides.

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