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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

S8 ESUMOT history

S8 ESU is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S8 ESU silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,305 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ESU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ESU was last recorded at 79,305 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,299 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,305 miles
  • 2025 – 76,785 miles
  • 2024 – 75,634 miles
  • 2023 – 75,161 miles
  • 2022 – 73,963 miles
  • 2021 – 72,390 miles
  • 2020 – 71,009 miles
  • 2019 – 69,351 miles
  • 2018 – 66,182 miles
  • 2017 – 63,541 miles
  • 2016 – 60,235 miles
  • 2015 – 59,575 miles
  • 2014 – 47,799 miles
  • 2013 – 37,823 miles
  • 2012 – 28,199 miles
  • 2011 – 21,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,305 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisey

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,305 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,305 miles
    Test number
    857538950785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey

  2. Fail79,302 miles (+3)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    348735418117
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey

  3. Fail79,299 miles (+2,514)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,299 miles
    Test number
    330799703849
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,785 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,785 miles
    Test number
    889235679524
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail76,783 miles (+1,149)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    123724093423
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass75,634 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,634 miles
    Test number
    892884461178
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail75,632 miles (+471)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,632 miles
    Test number
    176617665830
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,161 miles (+1,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    597514431605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,963 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,963 miles
    Test number
    200630735730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail73,963 miles (+1,573)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,963 miles
    Test number
    822936354103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass72,390 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    891605017830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail72,349 miles (+1,340)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,349 miles
    Test number
    249675446032
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass71,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,009 miles
    Test number
    659270738878
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail71,009 miles (+1,658)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,009 miles
    Test number
    506231606324
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass69,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,351 miles
    Test number
    176162632956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail69,351 miles (+3,169)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,351 miles
    Test number
    879892773545
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass66,182 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,182 miles
    Test number
    150417247463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,541 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    541528184967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,235 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,235 miles
    Test number
    252380568852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,232 miles (+657)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    663310077300
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass59,575 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,575 miles
    Test number
    948065349581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,498 miles (+11,699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,498 miles
    Test number
    421342340667
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass47,799 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,799 miles
    Test number
    477485134375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,823 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,823 miles
    Test number
    778238733398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,885 miles (+5,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,885 miles
    Test number
    236407193179
    • 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)

  26. Pass28,199 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,199 miles
    Test number
    786647242341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,644 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,644 miles
    Test number
    979147051393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,265 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,265 miles
    Test number
    909252981085
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Questions about S8 ESU

Does S8 ESU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ESU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 ESU?
The MOT on S8 ESU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 ESU done?
S8 ESU was recorded at 79,305 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,247 miles a year.
Has S8 ESU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ESU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 ESU 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 S8 ESU find?
S8 ESU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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