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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,753 cc

S780 BARMOT history

S780 BAR is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 25,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2024
Mileage
25,091 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 BAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 BAR was last recorded at 25,091 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2016: 4,562 miles, lower than 96,240 miles on 31 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
25,091 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 25,091 miles
  • 2022 – 17,085 miles
  • 2021 – 11,471 miles
  • 2020 – 6,001 miles
  • 2016 – 4,562 miles
  • 2015 – 96,240 miles
  • 2014 – 92,088 miles
  • 2013 – 85,804 miles
  • 2012 – 81,752 miles
  • 2010 – 77,243 miles
  • 2007 – 71,715 miles
  • 2006 – 59,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,091 miles
  • AdvisoryWrong wheels fitted wheels protrude archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Handbrake has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Hazard warning switch faulty Missing but still operates/provides warning signal

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    25,091 miles
    Test number
    289581275137
    • AdvisoryWrong wheels fitted wheels protrude arch
  2. Fail25,091 miles (+8,006)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,091 miles
    Test number
    731641553878
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWrong wheels fitted wheels protrude arch
  3. Pass17,085 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    17,085 miles
    Test number
    459760840674
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Missing but still operates/provides warning signal (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels protruding (5.2.3 (f))
  4. Fail17,082 miles (+5,611)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,082 miles
    Test number
    193642472451
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Missing but still operates/provides warning signal (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels protruding (5.2.3 (f))
  5. Pass11,471 miles (+5,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    11,471 miles
    Test number
    705217102124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass6,001 miles (+1,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    6,001 miles
    Test number
    176236892701
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
  7. Pass4,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    4,562 miles
    Test number
    902864646683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Fail4,562 miles (-91,678)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,562 miles
    Test number
    294546752464
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass96,240 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,240 miles
    Test number
    304386246536
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Fail96,236 miles (+4,148)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,236 miles
    Test number
    570204384793
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass92,088 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    328664224236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,804 miles (+222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,804 miles
    Test number
    896975453114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass85,582 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,582 miles
    Test number
    998724613005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,752 miles (+4,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,752 miles
    Test number
    956268812021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass77,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,243 miles
    Test number
    791130260254
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    473166607374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,715 miles (+12,668)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    771455607312
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass59,047 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    292320696238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront numberplate fading

Questions about S780 BAR

Does S780 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S780 BAR expired on 13 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S780 BAR?
The MOT on S780 BAR expired on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S780 BAR done?
S780 BAR was recorded at 25,091 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023.
Has S780 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 BAR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S780 BAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S780 BAR find?
S780 BAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: wrong wheels fitted wheels protrude arch.

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