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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T130 RDUMOT history

T130 RDU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,764 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T130 RDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T130 RDU was last recorded at 42,764 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2025: 38,342 miles, lower than 39,012 miles on 21 Feb 2023.

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
38,345 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,419 miles
Average per year
1,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,764 miles
  • 2025 – 38,345 miles
  • 2023 – 39,012 miles
  • 2022 – 39,001 miles
  • 2021 – 38,999 miles
  • 2020 – 38,597 miles
  • 2019 – 38,552 miles
  • 2018 – 35,135 miles
  • 2017 – 34,438 miles
  • 2016 – 33,739 miles
  • 2015 – 32,899 miles
  • 2014 – 32,022 miles
  • 2013 – 31,253 miles
  • 2012 – 30,409 miles
  • 2011 – 29,276 miles
  • 2010 – 28,029 miles
  • 2009 – 26,134 miles
  • 2008 – 24,027 miles
  • 2007 – 21,763 miles
  • 2006 – 18,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,764 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,764 miles (+4,419)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,764 miles
    Test number
    430507861639
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass38,345 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    38,345 miles
    Test number
    334498921962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail38,342 miles (-670)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,342 miles
    Test number
    736753204388
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass39,012 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,012 miles
    Test number
    848123081658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,001 miles
    Test number
    521962035825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,001 miles (+2)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,001 miles
    Test number
    995305809877
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass38,999 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    129020047108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,597 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,597 miles
    Test number
    185504590865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,595 miles (+43)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    862277964748
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass38,552 miles (+3,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,552 miles
    Test number
    562060787418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  11. Pass35,135 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,135 miles
    Test number
    958095867689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,438 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,438 miles
    Test number
    722072218627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,739 miles
    Test number
    654126293574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,739 miles (+840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,739 miles
    Test number
    124758533408
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  15. Pass32,899 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    198113135491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,022 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,022 miles
    Test number
    358734934044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,253 miles
    Test number
    389005633090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,253 miles (+844)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,253 miles
    Test number
    938555533060
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S N/S OUTER SILL ENDS CORRODED NOT TO EXCESS
  19. Pass30,409 miles (+1,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,409 miles
    Test number
    925234232035
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass29,276 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,276 miles
    Test number
    109113031083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,029 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,029 miles
    Test number
    192223930467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,134 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,134 miles
    Test number
    314564239036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,027 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,027 miles
    Test number
    611822948087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,763 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,763 miles
    Test number
    110386447008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,708 miles
    Test number
    444466946065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,708 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,708 miles
    Test number
    133615546015
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T130 RDU

Does T130 RDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T130 RDU is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T130 RDU?
The MOT on T130 RDU is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T130 RDU done?
T130 RDU was recorded at 42,764 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,173 miles a year.
Has T130 RDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T130 RDU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T130 RDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T130 RDU find?
T130 RDU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear exhaust mounting defective; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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