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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S742 RBPMOT history

S742 RBP is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 45,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
45,675 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S742 RBP
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
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S742 RBP was last recorded at 45,675 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 3,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,616 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,059 miles
Average per year
1,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 45,675 miles
  • 2022 – 42,616 miles
  • 2021 – 42,335 miles
  • 2020 – 40,180 miles
  • 2019 – 37,085 miles
  • 2018 – 34,010 miles
  • 2017 – 33,664 miles
  • 2016 – 33,136 miles
  • 2015 – 32,102 miles
  • 2014 – 31,214 miles
  • 2013 – 30,182 miles
  • 2012 – 29,044 miles
  • 2011 – 28,025 miles
  • 2010 – 26,303 miles
  • 2009 – 24,190 miles
  • 2008 – 21,767 miles
  • 2007 – 18,761 miles
  • 2006 – 15,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,675 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,675 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    45,675 miles
    Test number
    539528751111
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail45,675 miles (+3,059)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,675 miles
    Test number
    708285452012
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,616 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    712229063464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail42,616 miles (+281)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    931840058671
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass42,335 miles (+2,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    151073524307
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass40,180 miles (+3,095)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,180 miles
    Test number
    926596216864
    • 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))

  7. Pass37,085 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    109361207548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,010 miles
    Test number
    611776422727
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly deteriorating both sides
    • AdvisoryRear both sides brake ferrules corroded

  9. Fail34,010 miles (+19)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,010 miles
    Test number
    896731163411
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly deteriorating both sides
    • AdvisoryRear both sides brake ferrules corroded

  10. Fail33,991 miles (+327)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,991 miles
    Test number
    128255685709
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses ferulles becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres have light cracking in tread

  11. Pass33,664 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,664 miles
    Test number
    696084768031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail33,662 miles (+526)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    713292976044
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass33,136 miles (+1,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,136 miles
    Test number
    266315815047
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass32,102 miles (+888)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,102 miles
    Test number
    339413605466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)
    • NoteBoth o/s tyres slightly perished

  15. Pass31,214 miles (+1,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,214 miles
    Test number
    389233404248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

  16. Pass30,182 miles (+1,138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,182 miles
    Test number
    275280703220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

  17. Fail29,044 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,044 miles
    Test number
    168692002255
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

  18. Pass29,044 miles (+1,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,044 miles
    Test number
    768632102256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

  19. Pass28,025 miles (+1,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,025 miles
    Test number
    687801321260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass26,303 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,303 miles
    Test number
    763515210275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,190 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,190 miles
    Test number
    331346319443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,767 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,767 miles
    Test number
    714778018296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,761 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,761 miles
    Test number
    563309717241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,123 miles
    Test number
    364285296155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S742 RBP

Does S742 RBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S742 RBP expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S742 RBP?
The MOT on S742 RBP expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S742 RBP done?
S742 RBP was recorded at 45,675 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 1,733 miles a year.
Has S742 RBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S742 RBP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S742 RBP 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 S742 RBP find?
S742 RBP passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 8 more.

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