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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

S749 THJMOT history

S749 THJ is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,759 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 THJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S749 THJ was last recorded at 78,759 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,124 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,635 miles
Average per year
2,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,759 miles
  • 2025 – 77,124 miles
  • 2024 – 74,925 miles
  • 2023 – 73,052 miles
  • 2022 – 70,998 miles
  • 2021 – 68,533 miles
  • 2020 – 66,946 miles
  • 2019 – 64,184 miles
  • 2018 – 62,057 miles
  • 2017 – 59,721 miles
  • 2016 – 57,084 miles
  • 2015 – 54,369 miles
  • 2014 – 51,639 miles
  • 2013 – 48,934 miles
  • 2012 – 46,954 miles
  • 2011 – 44,299 miles
  • 2010 – 42,380 miles
  • 2009 – 39,514 miles
  • 2008 – 36,693 miles
  • 2007 – 32,537 miles
  • 2006 – 28,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,759 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,759 miles (+1,635)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,759 miles
    Test number
    581696280340
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass77,124 miles (+2,199)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,124 miles
    Test number
    414937088466
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass74,925 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,925 miles
    Test number
    859397628429
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail74,924 miles (+1,872)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,924 miles
    Test number
    972907210667
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass73,052 miles (+2,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    550690673614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass70,998 miles (+2,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    387180998924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass68,533 miles (+1,587)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    323614747470
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass66,946 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,946 miles
    Test number
    130694948064
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail66,943 miles (+2,759)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    837982317569
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass64,184 miles (+2,127)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,184 miles
    Test number
    508246097061
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  11. Pass62,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    209579649678
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail62,056 miles (+2,335)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,056 miles
    Test number
    512020467168
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass59,721 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,721 miles
    Test number
    133065608378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,084 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    276651540576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch -wing badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail57,084 miles (+2,715)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    376395597075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch -wing badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass54,369 miles (+2,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    517867575094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass51,639 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,639 miles
    Test number
    115071074057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,934 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,934 miles
    Test number
    609038573023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,954 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,954 miles
    Test number
    779229462051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,299 miles (+1,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,299 miles
    Test number
    225633581070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass42,380 miles (+2,866)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,380 miles
    Test number
    974905680044
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracking

  22. Pass39,514 miles (+2,821)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,514 miles
    Test number
    124028079027
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Pass36,693 miles (+4,156)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,693 miles
    Test number
    224469978056
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking and close to limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracking

  24. Pass32,537 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,537 miles
    Test number
    481660787058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,221 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,221 miles
    Test number
    150169786018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,140 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,140 miles
    Test number
    144756386020
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S749 THJ

Does S749 THJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S749 THJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S749 THJ?
The MOT on S749 THJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S749 THJ done?
S749 THJ was recorded at 78,759 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,531 miles a year.
Has S749 THJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 THJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S749 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 S749 THJ find?
S749 THJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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