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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T159 ETFMOT history

T159 ETF is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
112,782 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 ETF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 ETF was last recorded at 112,782 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,355 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
2,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,782 miles
  • 2023 – 112,355 miles
  • 2022 – 111,656 miles
  • 2021 – 111,095 miles
  • 2020 – 110,325 miles
  • 2019 – 109,255 miles
  • 2018 – 108,253 miles
  • 2017 – 106,904 miles
  • 2016 – 104,599 miles
  • 2015 – 102,777 miles
  • 2014 – 100,412 miles
  • 2013 – 98,032 miles
  • 2012 – 95,501 miles
  • 2011 – 91,396 miles
  • 2010 – 87,657 miles
  • 2009 – 82,103 miles
  • 2008 – 78,207 miles
  • 2007 – 74,952 miles
  • 2006 – 70,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,782 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,782 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    495025637980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,355 miles (+699)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    439753800236
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass111,656 miles (+561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,656 miles
    Test number
    970873551672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass111,095 miles (+770)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,095 miles
    Test number
    973300281506
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,325 miles
    Test number
    201540588003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail110,325 miles (+1,070)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,325 miles
    Test number
    745798572086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass109,255 miles (+1,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,255 miles
    Test number
    570370611299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,253 miles (+1,349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,253 miles
    Test number
    361811193438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass106,904 miles (+2,305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,904 miles
    Test number
    831211218870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass104,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,599 miles
    Test number
    621294821438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,599 miles (+1,822)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,599 miles
    Test number
    469088565818
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass102,777 miles (+2,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,777 miles
    Test number
    105049545021
    • NoteNearside front outer sill damaged but not seriously weakened

  13. Fail100,412 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,412 miles
    Test number
    278591254038
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front outer sill damaged but not seriously weakened

  14. Pass100,412 miles (+2,380)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,412 miles
    Test number
    645551854063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front outer sill damaged but not seriously weakened

  15. Pass98,032 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,032 miles
    Test number
    467997633033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail98,032 miles (+2,531)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,032 miles
    Test number
    109047533060
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass95,501 miles (+4,105)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,501 miles
    Test number
    765571042029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s chassis rail corroded close to excess

  18. Pass91,396 miles (+22)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,396 miles
    Test number
    306498331098
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s souter seal has been repaired

  19. Fail91,374 miles (+3,717)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,374 miles
    Test number
    966634531023
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass87,657 miles (+5,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,657 miles
    Test number
    553644080076
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass82,103 miles (+3,896)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,103 miles
    Test number
    983549389055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHand brake travel high

  22. Pass78,207 miles (+3,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,207 miles
    Test number
    913658788089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass74,952 miles (+11)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    181517587032
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes starting to split
    • NotePas belt cracking

  24. Fail74,941 miles (+4,360)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    274425287032
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes starting to split
    • NotePas belt cracking

  25. Pass70,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,581 miles
    Test number
    100037786044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 ETF

Does T159 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T159 ETF expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T159 ETF?
The MOT on T159 ETF expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T159 ETF done?
T159 ETF was recorded at 112,782 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 2,350 miles a year.
Has T159 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 ETF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T159 ETF 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 T159 ETF find?
T159 ETF passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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