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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

S778 TNKMOT history

S778 TNK is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2025
Mileage
84,221 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 TNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S778 TNK was last recorded at 84,221 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 3,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,009 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,212 miles
Average per year
3,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,221 miles
  • 2024 – 81,009 miles
  • 2023 – 77,468 miles
  • 2022 – 73,685 miles
  • 2021 – 70,717 miles
  • 2020 – 68,650 miles
  • 2019 – 64,290 miles
  • 2018 – 58,560 miles
  • 2017 – 52,698 miles
  • 2016 – 48,508 miles
  • 2015 – 44,732 miles
  • 2014 – 41,927 miles
  • 2013 – 39,975 miles
  • 2012 – 36,400 miles
  • 2011 – 33,890 miles
  • 2010 – 31,469 miles
  • 2009 – 28,971 miles
  • 2008 – 26,263 miles
  • 2007 – 23,660 miles
  • 2006 – 21,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,221 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch line

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Could not assess condition of front pads due to wheel trims

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,221 miles (+3,212)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    214536401936
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,009 miles (+3,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,009 miles
    Test number
    209833300640
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass77,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,468 miles
    Test number
    457066901549
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Could not assess pads all round due to wheel covers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General age related corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail77,468 miles (+3,783)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,468 miles
    Test number
    204435475668
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Could not assess pads all round due to wheel covers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General age related corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass73,685 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,685 miles
    Test number
    295800399621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Could not assess condition of front pads due to wheel trims
    • AdvisoryFront Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch line (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail73,682 miles (+2,965)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    619709212092
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Could not assess condition of front pads due to wheel trims
    • AdvisoryFront Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch line (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass70,717 miles (+2,067)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,717 miles
    Test number
    354171176900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch line (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIL/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIL/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass68,650 miles (+4,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,650 miles
    Test number
    374883041569
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass64,290 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,290 miles
    Test number
    578414166062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySignificant corrosion nearside front to rear rigid brake pipe

  10. Fail64,284 miles (+5,724)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,284 miles
    Test number
    989407769014
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow effort offside and nearside service brake
    • AdvisoryLow effort offside parking brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySignificant corrosion nearside front to rear rigid brake pipe

  11. Pass58,560 miles (+5,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    352797262397
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass52,698 miles (+4,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,698 miles
    Test number
    756376739973
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass48,508 miles (+3,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,508 miles
    Test number
    503042506926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge & tyre perished /old (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres both sides perished /old

  14. Pass44,732 miles (+2,805)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    269804715011
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass41,927 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,927 miles
    Test number
    518333714089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,975 miles (+3,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,975 miles
    Test number
    248754213015
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,400 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    186990312061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,890 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,890 miles
    Test number
    336055501044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,469 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,469 miles
    Test number
    662624610083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,971 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,971 miles
    Test number
    674543119022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,263 miles (+2,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,263 miles
    Test number
    573965818044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Pass23,660 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,660 miles
    Test number
    394756817095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,329 miles
    Test number
    354280716064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,329 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,329 miles
    Test number
    853420116004
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about S778 TNK

Does S778 TNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S778 TNK expired on 21 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S778 TNK?
The MOT on S778 TNK expired on 21 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S778 TNK done?
S778 TNK was recorded at 84,221 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 3,308 miles a year.
Has S778 TNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 TNK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S778 TNK 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 S778 TNK find?
S778 TNK failed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 8 more.

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