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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S803 RCRMOT history

S803 RCR is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
57,408 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S803 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S803 RCR was last recorded at 57,408 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,407 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,408 miles
  • 2025 – 55,154 miles
  • 2024 – 52,732 miles
  • 2023 – 50,503 miles
  • 2022 – 48,166 miles
  • 2019 – 47,712 miles
  • 2018 – 47,068 miles
  • 2017 – 46,329 miles
  • 2016 – 45,452 miles
  • 2015 – 44,372 miles
  • 2014 – 43,357 miles
  • 2013 – 41,810 miles
  • 2012 – 39,811 miles
  • 2011 – 38,322 miles
  • 2010 – 36,836 miles
  • 2009 – 34,542 miles
  • 2008 – 31,693 miles
  • 2007 – 29,051 miles
  • 2006 – 26,074 miles
  • 2005 – 22,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,408 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BEHIND WHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,408 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    57,408 miles
    Test number
    609095168961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BEHIND WHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail57,407 miles (+2,253)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,407 miles
    Test number
    172032084647
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BEHIND WHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,154 miles
    Test number
    768338073069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusting

  4. Fail55,154 miles (+2,422)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,154 miles
    Test number
    584606724415
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusting

  5. Pass52,732 miles (+2,229)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,732 miles
    Test number
    540205229177
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass50,503 miles (+2,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,503 miles
    Test number
    231528917220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass48,166 miles (+454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,166 miles
    Test number
    814319292922
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearebox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,712 miles (+644)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,712 miles
    Test number
    912444151465
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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 and Nearside rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside and Nearside rear top suspension mountings
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass47,068 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,068 miles
    Test number
    128368090834
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass46,329 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,329 miles
    Test number
    300661447252
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear exhaust is blowing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail46,329 miles (+877)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,329 miles
    Test number
    142817377495
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear exhaust is blowing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass45,452 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,452 miles
    Test number
    525774501084
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate cracked

  13. Fail45,448 miles (+1,076)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    407141578650
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate cracked

  14. Pass44,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,372 miles
    Test number
    950442135843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar D-bushes have play in

  15. Fail44,372 miles (+1,015)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,372 miles
    Test number
    712832270932
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar D-bushes have play in

  16. Pass43,357 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,357 miles
    Test number
    435480214432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail43,357 miles (+1,547)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,357 miles
    Test number
    848169004389
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass41,810 miles (+1,999)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    237682223360
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

  19. Pass39,811 miles (+1,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,811 miles
    Test number
    527805122334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass38,322 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,322 miles
    Test number
    869015721382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,836 miles (+2,294)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,836 miles
    Test number
    840582720376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorated

  22. Pass34,542 miles (+2,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,542 miles
    Test number
    952739629334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,693 miles (+2,642)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,693 miles
    Test number
    974475528399
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable fixing loose
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on outer edge

  24. Pass29,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,051 miles
    Test number
    853262637381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,051 miles (+2,977)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,051 miles
    Test number
    562802637315
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass26,074 miles (+3,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,074 miles
    Test number
    324352736388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass22,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    174395135349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,888 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,888 miles
    Test number
    412045935311
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S803 RCR

Does S803 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S803 RCR is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S803 RCR?
The MOT on S803 RCR is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S803 RCR done?
S803 RCR was recorded at 57,408 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,652 miles a year.
Has S803 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S803 RCR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S803 RCR 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 S803 RCR find?
S803 RCR passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind wheel; oil leak, but not excessive.

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