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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S730 BWYMOT history

S730 BWY is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 67,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,987 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S730 BWY
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
22 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S730 BWY was last recorded at 67,987 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,744 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
243 miles
Average per year
1,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,987 miles
  • 2025 – 67,744 miles
  • 2024 – 64,148 miles
  • 2023 – 61,803 miles
  • 2022 – 60,134 miles
  • 2021 – 58,436 miles
  • 2020 – 57,273 miles
  • 2019 – 54,474 miles
  • 2018 – 52,676 miles
  • 2017 – 50,975 miles
  • 2016 – 49,242 miles
  • 2015 – 47,168 miles
  • 2014 – 43,760 miles
  • 2013 – 41,836 miles
  • 2012 – 39,153 miles
  • 2011 – 37,465 miles
  • 2010 – 35,884 miles
  • 2009 – 33,327 miles
  • 2008 – 31,679 miles
  • 2007 – 30,015 miles
  • 2006 – 29,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,987 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front offside wing / sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 12 years ol

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,987 miles (+243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,987 miles
    Test number
    137820780691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front offside wing / sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,744 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    162784974446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,148 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,148 miles
    Test number
    101861470459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 12 years ol (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail64,144 miles (+2,341)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,144 miles
    Test number
    173415007626
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 12 years ol (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,803 miles
    Test number
    509834308200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail61,803 miles (+1,669)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,803 miles
    Test number
    142292418010
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass60,134 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    601883014861
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail60,133 miles (+1,697)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,133 miles
    Test number
    653288806332
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    167910270706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,432 miles (+16,159)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    240014320570
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass57,273 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,273 miles
    Test number
    527093569884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail57,271 miles (+2,797)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,271 miles
    Test number
    865763375369
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass54,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    585944978546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,474 miles (+1,798)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    634028140853
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass52,676 miles (+1,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,676 miles
    Test number
    232911933700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass50,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    476899413322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail50,974 miles (+1,732)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,974 miles
    Test number
    943195676220
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass49,242 miles (+2,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,242 miles
    Test number
    739769497452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass47,168 miles (+3,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    615009465084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass43,760 miles (+1,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    655623874059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass41,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,836 miles
    Test number
    576022473086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,836 miles (+2,683)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,836 miles
    Test number
    405512973071
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs scored

  23. Pass39,153 miles (+1,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,153 miles
    Test number
    335976872088
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass37,465 miles (+1,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,465 miles
    Test number
    846085371048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass35,884 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,884 miles
    Test number
    860878680050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,871 miles (+2,544)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,871 miles
    Test number
    103402780472
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  27. Pass33,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    903288149013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail33,327 miles (+1,648)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    132258349434
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass31,679 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,679 miles
    Test number
    170497368405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,015 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    562958367052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,008 miles (+415)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,008 miles
    Test number
    412380947055
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass29,593 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,593 miles
    Test number
    692795626093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked

Questions about S730 BWY

Does S730 BWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S730 BWY is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S730 BWY?
The MOT on S730 BWY is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S730 BWY done?
S730 BWY was recorded at 67,987 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,901 miles a year.
Has S730 BWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S730 BWY has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S730 BWY 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 S730 BWY find?
S730 BWY passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front offside wing / sill corroded; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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