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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,388 cc

S742 THJMOT history

S742 THJ is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,463 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S742 THJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S742 THJ was last recorded at 72,463 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,380 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
1,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,463 miles
  • 2025 – 72,380 miles
  • 2024 – 72,325 miles
  • 2023 – 72,184 miles
  • 2022 – 72,068 miles
  • 2021 – 71,961 miles
  • 2020 – 71,837 miles
  • 2019 – 71,689 miles
  • 2018 – 71,558 miles
  • 2017 – 71,342 miles
  • 2016 – 71,265 miles
  • 2015 – 71,081 miles
  • 2014 – 70,721 miles
  • 2013 – 70,338 miles
  • 2012 – 68,629 miles
  • 2011 – 64,768 miles
  • 2010 – 62,287 miles
  • 2009 – 59,617 miles
  • 2008 – 55,476 miles
  • 2007 – 50,740 miles
  • 2006 – 45,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,463 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,463 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,463 miles
    Test number
    723926462319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,380 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,380 miles
    Test number
    539871438149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,325 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,325 miles
    Test number
    876437677030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,184 miles (+116)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,184 miles
    Test number
    460543822745
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass72,068 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,068 miles
    Test number
    542759311056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,961 miles
    Test number
    426095883850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail71,961 miles (+124)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,961 miles
    Test number
    430685277091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass71,837 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,837 miles
    Test number
    947387808358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,689 miles (+131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,689 miles
    Test number
    623438358732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe covered in grease.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe covered in grease.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass71,558 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    561475131782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,342 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    401290635482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    576361000158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,265 miles (+184)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    857352952291
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass71,081 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,081 miles
    Test number
    398679625289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,721 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,721 miles
    Test number
    736328424201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,338 miles (+1,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,338 miles
    Test number
    358359423268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass68,629 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    425748722296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,768 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    645318721256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,287 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    391028320259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,617 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,617 miles
    Test number
    490069129279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,476 miles (+4,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,476 miles
    Test number
    842921238218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass50,740 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    993436947260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    980658456234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S742 THJ

Does S742 THJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S742 THJ is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S742 THJ?
The MOT on S742 THJ is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S742 THJ done?
S742 THJ was recorded at 72,463 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,369 miles a year.
Has S742 THJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S742 THJ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S742 THJ 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 THJ find?
S742 THJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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