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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,388 cc

S789 RPVMOT history

S789 RPV is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2022
Mileage
74,309 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 RPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 RPV was last recorded at 74,309 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 1,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,813 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,496 miles
Average per year
1,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 74,309 miles
  • 2020 – 72,813 miles
  • 2019 – 69,620 miles
  • 2018 – 66,928 miles
  • 2017 – 65,436 miles
  • 2016 – 65,015 miles
  • 2014 – 63,669 miles
  • 2013 – 63,559 miles
  • 2012 – 62,433 miles
  • 2011 – 61,680 miles
  • 2010 – 60,240 miles
  • 2009 – 58,854 miles
  • 2008 – 57,616 miles
  • 2007 – 55,536 miles
  • 2006 – 52,560 miles
  • 2005 – 49,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,309 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (borderline pass)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,309 miles (+1,496)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,309 miles
    Test number
    101130714334
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass72,813 miles (+3,193)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,813 miles
    Test number
    973808679308
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass69,620 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    782830785918
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (borderline pass) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail69,618 miles (+2,690)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    329107660907
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (borderline pass) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass66,928 miles (+1,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,928 miles
    Test number
    198363724175
    • AdvisoryBoth front rear lower arm bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryBoth lower seals have corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  6. Pass65,436 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    798544026108
    • AdvisoryBoth front rear lower arm bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  7. Fail65,436 miles (+421)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    873625836972
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer seal is corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front rear lower arm bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  8. Pass65,015 miles (+1,346)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,015 miles
    Test number
    493904581669
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing
  9. Pass63,669 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    568574044340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,559 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,559 miles
    Test number
    376566543382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass62,433 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,433 miles
    Test number
    555412452362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,680 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,680 miles
    Test number
    236356041389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,240 miles (+1,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,240 miles
    Test number
    211315140310
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass58,854 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,854 miles
    Test number
    454093469484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass57,616 miles (+2,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,616 miles
    Test number
    994208948342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass55,536 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    262736457312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,560 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    260930856344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    442947235345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S789 RPV

Does S789 RPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S789 RPV expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S789 RPV?
The MOT on S789 RPV expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S789 RPV done?
S789 RPV was recorded at 74,309 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 1,558 miles a year.
Has S789 RPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 RPV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S789 RPV 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 S789 RPV find?
S789 RPV passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer; nearside integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill, and 1 more.

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