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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S73 MBKMOT history

S73 MBK is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 37,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2022
Mileage
37,313 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 MBK
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 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S73 MBK was last recorded at 37,313 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,361 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
1,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 37,313 miles
  • 2021 – 36,361 miles
  • 2020 – 35,764 miles
  • 2019 – 35,171 miles
  • 2018 – 34,428 miles
  • 2017 – 33,738 miles
  • 2016 – 32,999 miles
  • 2015 – 31,676 miles
  • 2014 – 29,852 miles
  • 2013 – 28,959 miles
  • 2012 – 28,154 miles
  • 2011 – 27,052 miles
  • 2010 – 26,058 miles
  • 2009 – 24,906 miles
  • 2008 – 22,511 miles
  • 2007 – 20,387 miles
  • 2006 – 18,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail37,313 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested due to hole in exhaust back box (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Both rear inner wheel arch corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Chip in windscreeen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s/f tyre close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Unable to properly assess steel brake pipes due to excessive grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail37,313 miles (+952)8 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    632056491732
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to hole in exhaust back box (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass36,361 miles (+597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    36,361 miles
    Test number
    774041760972
    • AdvisorySlight cracking to n/s/f lower arm rear bush
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes have a coating apllied

  3. Pass35,764 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,764 miles
    Test number
    605380335674
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreeen
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre close to legal limit

  4. Fail35,758 miles (+587)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,758 miles
    Test number
    881327298972
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s mid outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreeen
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre close to legal limit

  5. Pass35,171 miles (+743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    454888161458
    • AdvisorySlight edge wear front tyres

  6. Pass34,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    560084438767
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn

  7. Fail34,428 miles (+690)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    706472312297
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn

  8. Pass33,738 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,738 miles
    Test number
    859503150004
    • AdvisoryN/s/r steel brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to properly assess steel brake pipes due to excessive grease

  9. Fail33,735 miles (+736)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,735 miles
    Test number
    626582627664
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r steel brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to properly assess steel brake pipes due to excessive grease

  10. Pass32,999 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,999 miles
    Test number
    691646413406
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm rear bushes deteriating
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryO/s door strap loose
    • AdvisoryO/s/r steel brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  11. Fail32,990 miles (+1,314)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,990 miles
    Test number
    552355156157
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and mid outer sill near (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm rear bushes deteriating
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryO/s door strap loose
    • AdvisoryO/s/r steel brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  12. Pass31,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,676 miles
    Test number
    216897275126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,676 miles (+1,824)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,676 miles
    Test number
    386147575192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  14. Pass29,852 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,852 miles
    Test number
    186301674187
    • NoteO/s/f door strap loose
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriating
    • NoteO/s/r steel brake pipe corroding

  15. Fail29,852 miles (+893)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,852 miles
    Test number
    407971474184
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f door strap loose
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriating
    • NoteO/s/r steel brake pipe corroding

  16. Pass28,959 miles (+805)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,959 miles
    Test number
    668922873106
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front suspension components

  17. Pass28,154 miles (+1,102)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,154 miles
    Test number
    299267172177
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes wear

  18. Pass27,052 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,052 miles
    Test number
    277785671172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,058 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,058 miles
    Test number
    922926170101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,906 miles (+2,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,906 miles
    Test number
    282887479144
    • NoteMid section exhaust cooroding

  21. Pass22,511 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,511 miles
    Test number
    143638258121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,387 miles (+2,379)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,387 miles
    Test number
    811610477108
    • NotePetrol cap requires attention
    • NoteSlight distortion on both rear brake drums
    • NoteSpare wheel flat

  23. Pass18,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,008 miles
    Test number
    452380576196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 MBK

Does S73 MBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 MBK expired on 24 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 MBK?
The MOT on S73 MBK expired on 24 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 MBK done?
S73 MBK was recorded at 37,313 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 1,171 miles a year.
Has S73 MBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 MBK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S73 MBK 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 S73 MBK find?
S73 MBK failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 8 major defects and 2 minor defects: emissions not tested due to hole in exhaust back box; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, and 7 more.

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