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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

S824 AEJMOT history

S824 AEJ is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 23,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
23,821 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S824 AEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S824 AEJ was last recorded at 23,821 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 3,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2019: 2,299 miles, lower than 98,703 miles on 27 Feb 2018.

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
19,967 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 23,821 miles
  • 2023 – 19,967 miles
  • 2022 – 14,974 miles
  • 2021 – 10,441 miles
  • 2020 – 6,476 miles
  • 2019 – 2,300 miles
  • 2018 – 98,703 miles
  • 2017 – 95,795 miles
  • 2016 – 93,684 miles
  • 2015 – 91,185 miles
  • 2014 – 88,593 miles
  • 2013 – 86,069 miles
  • 2012 – 83,512 miles
  • 2011 – 80,587 miles
  • 2010 – 77,320 miles
  • 2009 – 74,105 miles
  • 2008 – 70,666 miles
  • 2007 – 65,401 miles
  • 2006 – 59,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail23,821 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened 'D' bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail23,821 miles (+3,854)15 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,821 miles
    Test number
    676912616196
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened 'D' bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass19,967 miles (+667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    19,967 miles
    Test number
    155247688503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail19,300 miles (+4,326)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    310360078404
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass14,974 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    14,974 miles
    Test number
    825897423231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail14,896 miles (+4,455)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,896 miles
    Test number
    866108484474
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass10,441 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    10,441 miles
    Test number
    260176302919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail10,382 miles (+3,906)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,382 miles
    Test number
    794119326909
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass6,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    6,476 miles
    Test number
    162206184200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail6,476 miles (+4,176)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,476 miles
    Test number
    686312422244
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass2,300 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    2,300 miles
    Test number
    314071711887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail2,299 miles (-96,404)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,299 miles
    Test number
    356777598896
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass98,703 miles (+2,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,703 miles
    Test number
    617282426048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass95,795 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    969653953050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail95,794 miles (+2,110)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,794 miles
    Test number
    308678317021
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis behind shock absorber (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis behind shock absorber (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass93,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    762387083303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,684 miles (+2,499)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    158839449285
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass91,185 miles (+2,592)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    757536985003
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteInside face of front discs corroded.

  18. Pass88,593 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,593 miles
    Test number
    447949094028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,069 miles (+2,557)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,069 miles
    Test number
    876499183027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres perished, and worn close to legal limit.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass83,512 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    847794392005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,587 miles (+3,267)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,587 miles
    Test number
    558834301135
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSpare wheel carrier corroded

  22. Pass77,320 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,320 miles
    Test number
    843240690077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,105 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    532477819123
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass74,105 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    614357219176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,666 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    242231368452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,536 miles (+5,135)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,536 miles
    Test number
    942402658196
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass65,401 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,401 miles
    Test number
    160535957122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail65,208 miles (+5,466)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,208 miles
    Test number
    202664447405
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass59,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    640983946173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail59,742 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    122272146191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S824 AEJ

Does S824 AEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S824 AEJ expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S824 AEJ?
The MOT on S824 AEJ expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S824 AEJ done?
S824 AEJ was recorded at 23,821 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024.
Has S824 AEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S824 AEJ has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S824 AEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S824 AEJ find?
S824 AEJ failed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with 15 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, and 14 more.

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