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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

S747 XVWMOT history

S747 XVW is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
68,233 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 XVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 XVW was last recorded at 68,233 miles on 30 May 2023, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,117 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
1,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,233 miles
  • 2022 – 68,117 miles
  • 2021 – 66,571 miles
  • 2020 – 65,480 miles
  • 2019 – 65,473 miles
  • 2018 – 64,881 miles
  • 2017 – 63,742 miles
  • 2016 – 62,842 miles
  • 2015 – 61,817 miles
  • 2014 – 60,231 miles
  • 2013 – 57,800 miles
  • 2012 – 55,549 miles
  • 2011 – 53,414 miles
  • 2010 – 50,648 miles
  • 2009 – 46,571 miles
  • 2008 – 42,645 miles
  • 2007 – 40,623 miles
  • 2006 – 37,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,233 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNear side rear hand brake slightly low performance

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,233 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,233 miles
    Test number
    102945666892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear hand brake slightly low performance

  2. Pass68,117 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    979426997774
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Fail68,117 miles (+1,546)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    988583048988
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Pass66,571 miles (+1,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,571 miles
    Test number
    103633685070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear upper shock absorber mounts have lift and slight play

  5. Pass65,480 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    334521772662
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on under body due to lack of use

  6. Pass65,473 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,473 miles
    Test number
    970846484105
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail65,467 miles (+586)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    410833393172
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,881 miles
    Test number
    347266660662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,881 miles (+1,139)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,881 miles
    Test number
    706433260069
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass63,742 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,742 miles
    Test number
    971905744989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,842 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    619910743752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass61,817 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,817 miles
    Test number
    317027065162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,231 miles (+2,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,231 miles
    Test number
    927578564146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass57,800 miles (+2,251)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    296117903152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass55,549 miles (+2,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,549 miles
    Test number
    646796992046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass53,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,414 miles
    Test number
    605900791094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,414 miles (+2,766)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,414 miles
    Test number
    457179481000
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass50,648 miles (+4,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,648 miles
    Test number
    983130590095
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass46,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,571 miles
    Test number
    122687189419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,570 miles (+3,925)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,570 miles
    Test number
    753617689062
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass42,645 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,645 miles
    Test number
    714602798017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,623 miles
    Test number
    790756187004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,623 miles (+2,724)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,623 miles
    Test number
    894975687054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass37,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    643790986064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S747 XVW

Does S747 XVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S747 XVW expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S747 XVW?
The MOT on S747 XVW expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S747 XVW done?
S747 XVW was recorded at 68,233 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 1,765 miles a year.
Has S747 XVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 XVW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S747 XVW 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 S747 XVW find?
S747 XVW passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; near side rear hand brake slightly low performance.

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