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Ford Fiesta

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T161 COOMOT history

T161 COO is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 66,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,940 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 COO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 COO was last recorded at 66,940 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,783 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,157 miles
Average per year
2,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,940 miles
  • 2025 – 65,783 miles
  • 2024 – 64,623 miles
  • 2023 – 63,507 miles
  • 2022 – 62,108 miles
  • 2021 – 60,412 miles
  • 2020 – 58,542 miles
  • 2019 – 53,109 miles
  • 2018 – 46,577 miles
  • 2017 – 40,308 miles
  • 2016 – 35,079 miles
  • 2015 – 29,726 miles
  • 2013 – 29,045 miles
  • 2012 – 27,740 miles
  • 2011 – 27,430 miles
  • 2010 – 27,053 miles
  • 2009 – 26,375 miles
  • 2008 – 25,467 miles
  • 2007 – 23,978 miles
  • 2006 – 22,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,940 miles (+1,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    604190752932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,783 miles (+1,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    929896465578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    442303301112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,623 miles (+1,116)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    913605099420
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,507 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,507 miles
    Test number
    757730235072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,490 miles (+1,382)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,490 miles
    Test number
    667042754359
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,108 miles
    Test number
    897557893447
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Fail62,108 miles (+1,696)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,108 miles
    Test number
    504585416169
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass60,412 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,412 miles
    Test number
    791332465046
    • 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))

  10. Fail60,395 miles (+1,853)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    502760429399
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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 undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass58,542 miles (+5,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,542 miles
    Test number
    590066682545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,109 miles (+6,532)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,109 miles
    Test number
    332493502470
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass46,577 miles (+6,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,577 miles
    Test number
    572694471791
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

  14. Pass40,308 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,308 miles
    Test number
    708459918133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,079 miles (+5,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    539160464866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass29,726 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    842987542489
    • 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)

  17. Fail29,722 miles (+677)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,722 miles
    Test number
    307244325466
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)

  18. Pass29,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    125774483243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,045 miles (+1,305)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    855834883231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass27,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,740 miles
    Test number
    475304082212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,740 miles (+310)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,740 miles
    Test number
    137664282227
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass27,430 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,430 miles
    Test number
    698667071271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,053 miles
    Test number
    522083990275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,051 miles (+676)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,051 miles
    Test number
    673023290242
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail26,375 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,375 miles
    Test number
    174341689276
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  26. Pass26,375 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,375 miles
    Test number
    792411289214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,467 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,467 miles
    Test number
    390131888223
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass25,467 miles (+1,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,467 miles
    Test number
    823221288222
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass23,978 miles (+1,956)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,978 miles
    Test number
    462142687219
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBaffles collapsed in rear silencer

  30. Pass22,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,022 miles
    Test number
    622716886266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T161 COO

Does T161 COO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T161 COO is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T161 COO?
The MOT on T161 COO is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T161 COO done?
T161 COO was recorded at 66,940 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,263 miles a year.
Has T161 COO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 COO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T161 COO 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 T161 COO find?
T161 COO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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