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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S73 SPWMOT history

S73 SPW is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
67,130 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 SPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 SPW was last recorded at 67,130 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,130 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,130 miles
  • 2023 – 58,671 miles
  • 2022 – 54,031 miles
  • 2021 – 51,684 miles
  • 2020 – 49,274 miles
  • 2019 – 46,457 miles
  • 2017 – 45,511 miles
  • 2016 – 42,309 miles
  • 2015 – 39,172 miles
  • 2014 – 36,925 miles
  • 2013 – 32,933 miles
  • 2012 – 32,305 miles
  • 2011 – 31,610 miles
  • 2010 – 30,490 miles
  • 2009 – 29,064 miles
  • 2008 – 27,345 miles
  • 2007 – 25,600 miles
  • 2006 – 23,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,130 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Underside + sills corroding in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,130 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,130 miles
    Test number
    352052717781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail67,130 miles (+8,459)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,130 miles
    Test number
    620310673251
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass58,671 miles (+4,640)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    228032632381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass54,031 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    173511519713
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail54,004 miles (+2,320)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,004 miles
    Test number
    891947483717
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch + inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass51,684 miles (+2,410)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    781350200260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside + body corroded in places

  7. Pass49,274 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    812722825203
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail49,274 miles (+2,817)2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    693294042018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass46,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    499408764490
    • AdvisoryUnderside + components corroding in places

  10. Fail46,457 miles (+946)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    302073401835
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside + components corroding in places

  11. Pass45,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,511 miles
    Test number
    505790419291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail45,511 miles (+3,202)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,511 miles
    Test number
    150773281778
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass42,309 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,309 miles
    Test number
    533182964834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnderside + sills corroding in places

  14. Fail42,309 miles (+3,137)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,309 miles
    Test number
    208702020391
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnderside + sills corroding in places

  15. Pass39,172 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,172 miles
    Test number
    179885675165
    • NoteBoth front flexys cracked and perished
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth rear flexys cracked and perished and unions corroded

  16. Fail39,172 miles (+2,247)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,172 miles
    Test number
    869075475155
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front flexys cracked and perished
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth rear flexys cracked and perished and unions corroded
    • NoteFront pads low discs lipped
    • NoteO/side front tyre low and poor condition

  17. Pass36,925 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    265565274114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s sill corroding in centre
    • NoteO/s sill corroding at rear

  18. Fail36,925 miles (+3,992)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    946385874112
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s sill corroding in centre
    • NoteO/s sill corroding at rear

  19. Pass32,933 miles (+628)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,933 miles
    Test number
    257373963429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s sill corroding around door

  20. Pass32,305 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,305 miles
    Test number
    295707072160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,610 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    407749651100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,490 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,490 miles
    Test number
    341116960166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,064 miles (+1,719)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,064 miles
    Test number
    683966369101
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  24. Pass27,345 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,345 miles
    Test number
    373717838146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,600 miles
    Test number
    144877457117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,600 miles (+1,760)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,600 miles
    Test number
    382446257135
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass23,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,840 miles
    Test number
    801593966177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 SPW

Does S73 SPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 SPW expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 SPW?
The MOT on S73 SPW expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 SPW done?
S73 SPW was recorded at 67,130 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 2,385 miles a year.
Has S73 SPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 SPW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S73 SPW 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 SPW find?
S73 SPW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /arch, and 8 more.

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