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Ford Fiesta

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T173 TCFMOT history

T173 TCF is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 65,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2023
Mileage
65,107 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 TCF was last recorded at 65,107 miles on 2 Dec 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,104 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,107 miles
  • 2021 – 65,104 miles
  • 2020 – 64,868 miles
  • 2019 – 61,599 miles
  • 2018 – 61,557 miles
  • 2017 – 58,878 miles
  • 2016 – 57,205 miles
  • 2015 – 53,897 miles
  • 2014 – 49,996 miles
  • 2013 – 45,301 miles
  • 2012 – 38,614 miles
  • 2011 – 32,853 miles
  • 2010 – 31,272 miles
  • 2009 – 28,277 miles
  • 2008 – 24,609 miles
  • 2007 – 20,965 miles
  • 2006 – 18,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,107 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight perishing in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and separating. (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,107 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,107 miles
    Test number
    732532539045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight perishing in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail65,106 miles (+2)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,106 miles
    Test number
    832617825123
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine is misfiring. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight perishing in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,104 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,104 miles
    Test number
    971867079958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    570598945822
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn

  5. Fail64,868 miles (+3,269)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    744659755583
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn

  6. Pass61,599 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,599 miles
    Test number
    857903776774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,597 miles (+40)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    134276203536
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass61,557 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,557 miles
    Test number
    144098021274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail61,557 miles (+2,679)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,557 miles
    Test number
    453279785811
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass58,878 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    206992968623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,205 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    601367156438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail57,205 miles (+3,308)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    939576149403
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass53,897 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    928179415026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail53,897 miles (+3,901)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    937319215017
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass49,996 miles (+4,695)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    119080914430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMinor cracking on nearside rear tyre outer wall

  16. Pass45,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,301 miles
    Test number
    929850313051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,300 miles (+6,686)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,300 miles
    Test number
    195550213423
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  18. Pass38,614 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    736294022010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,853 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,853 miles
    Test number
    197361831007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,272 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,272 miles
    Test number
    742128820077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,277 miles (+3,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,277 miles
    Test number
    200947429054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail24,609 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,609 miles
    Test number
    544912528082
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass24,609 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,609 miles
    Test number
    643902028051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,965 miles (+2,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,965 miles
    Test number
    211551837030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass18,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,111 miles
    Test number
    702569116025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 TCF

Does T173 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 TCF expired on 1 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 TCF?
The MOT on T173 TCF expired on 1 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 TCF done?
T173 TCF was recorded at 65,107 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2022, an average of 2,786 miles a year.
Has T173 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 TCF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T173 TCF 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 T173 TCF find?
T173 TCF passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight perishing in tread area.; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is perished and separating..

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