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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T181 AODMOT history

T181 AOD is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 20 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
93,086 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 AOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 AOD was last recorded at 93,086 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,085 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,086 miles
  • 2023 – 90,159 miles
  • 2022 – 86,356 miles
  • 2021 – 83,456 miles
  • 2019 – 76,605 miles
  • 2018 – 71,971 miles
  • 2017 – 67,428 miles
  • 2016 – 62,417 miles
  • 2015 – 61,466 miles
  • 2014 – 60,076 miles
  • 2013 – 58,662 miles
  • 2012 – 56,801 miles
  • 2011 – 54,865 miles
  • 2010 – 53,040 miles
  • 2009 – 50,342 miles
  • 2008 – 47,402 miles
  • 2007 – 43,298 miles
  • 2006 – 36,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,086 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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,086 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,086 miles
    Test number
    380926713122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,085 miles (+2,926)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,085 miles
    Test number
    633812221495
    • MajorFront Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST FLEXI MAJOUR LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Emissions unable to be completed exhaust flexi has ma (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    529020587954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail90,159 miles (+42)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    191684801213
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail90,117 miles (+3,761)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,117 miles
    Test number
    887269513168
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass86,356 miles (+32)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,356 miles
    Test number
    179697250970
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,324 miles (+2,868)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,324 miles
    Test number
    964839353772
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint- bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,456 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,456 miles
    Test number
    260260821548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,605 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,605 miles
    Test number
    195025515201
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat area
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail76,585 miles (+4,614)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    887991381228
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat area
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,971 miles (+4,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,971 miles
    Test number
    301191661099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass67,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    289759499668
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail67,428 miles (+5,011)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    893916889195
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass62,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,417 miles
    Test number
    415558949031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,417 miles (+951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,417 miles
    Test number
    489877228939
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear back box has hole in it. (7.1.2)

  16. Pass61,466 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,466 miles
    Test number
    836182635149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills but not excessive
    • NoteN/s cv boot leaking slightly
    • NoteThermostat housing leaking coolant

  17. Fail61,466 miles (+1,390)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,466 miles
    Test number
    965558625133
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills but not excessive
    • NoteN/s cv boot leaking slightly
    • NoteThermostat housing leaking coolant

  18. Pass60,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,076 miles
    Test number
    176595634103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail60,076 miles (+1,414)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,076 miles
    Test number
    487004434185
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass58,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    227985633456
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail58,662 miles (+1,861)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    929304433197
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass56,801 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,801 miles
    Test number
    975694422189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,865 miles (+1,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    628314431109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass53,040 miles (+2,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,040 miles
    Test number
    542111030119
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass50,342 miles (+2,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    604787229131
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass47,402 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,402 miles
    Test number
    582192428177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,298 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,298 miles
    Test number
    564636517193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,991 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,991 miles
    Test number
    641788016102
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroding
    • NoteSlight exhaqust blow between centre and rear

Questions about T181 AOD

Does T181 AOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 AOD expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 AOD?
The MOT on T181 AOD expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 AOD done?
T181 AOD was recorded at 93,086 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 3,062 miles a year.
Has T181 AOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 AOD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T181 AOD 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 T181 AOD find?
T181 AOD passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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