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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T189 VACMOT history

T189 VAC is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 123,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,215 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 VAC
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
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 VAC was last recorded at 123,215 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,172 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
2,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,215 miles
  • 2024 – 122,695 miles
  • 2023 – 121,915 miles
  • 2022 – 121,080 miles
  • 2021 – 119,532 miles
  • 2020 – 118,752 miles
  • 2019 – 116,477 miles
  • 2018 – 113,420 miles
  • 2017 – 110,288 miles
  • 2016 – 107,354 miles
  • 2015 – 104,029 miles
  • 2014 – 101,600 miles
  • 2013 – 99,795 miles
  • 2012 – 96,560 miles
  • 2011 – 94,991 miles
  • 2010 – 92,527 miles
  • 2009 – 89,613 miles
  • 2008 – 87,214 miles
  • 2007 – 85,036 miles
  • 2006 – 82,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,215 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.

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,215 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,215 miles
    Test number
    499478860931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,172 miles (+477)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,172 miles
    Test number
    294784821999
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass122,695 miles (+780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,695 miles
    Test number
    956746508176
    • AdvisoryUnderbody repaired and undersealed

  4. Pass121,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,915 miles
    Test number
    640294321674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,915 miles (+835)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,915 miles
    Test number
    254828587359
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass121,080 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,080 miles
    Test number
    534385499051
    • AdvisoryUnder body repaired and undersealed

  7. Fail121,073 miles (+1,541)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,073 miles
    Test number
    186211792858
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass119,532 miles (+780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,532 miles
    Test number
    587259501127
    • AdvisoryLight rust o/s inner sill

  9. Pass118,752 miles (+2,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,752 miles
    Test number
    939154988624
    • AdvisoryO/s sill light rust

  10. Pass116,477 miles (+3,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,477 miles
    Test number
    244314830722
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass113,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,420 miles
    Test number
    741573198191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,420 miles (+3,132)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,420 miles
    Test number
    186957488284
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working

  13. Pass110,288 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,288 miles
    Test number
    216083450476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail110,263 miles (+2,909)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,263 miles
    Test number
    194509389136
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass107,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,354 miles
    Test number
    410432658494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,354 miles (+3,325)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,354 miles
    Test number
    886863393888
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear axle bushes deteriated

  17. Pass104,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    498429665153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,029 miles (+2,429)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    148683765163
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass101,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,600 miles
    Test number
    269742764199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail101,594 miles (+1,799)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    145032364150
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass99,795 miles (+3,235)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,795 miles
    Test number
    269430793434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer very rusty and patch repaired

  22. Pass96,560 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    397369482133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,552 miles (+1,561)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,552 miles
    Test number
    766008372199
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  24. Pass94,991 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    876776481183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail94,978 miles (+2,451)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,978 miles
    Test number
    565902481187
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass92,527 miles (+2,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,527 miles
    Test number
    890446880151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  27. Pass89,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,613 miles
    Test number
    372573189197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail89,613 miles (+2,399)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,613 miles
    Test number
    330781889126
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre crazed & split

  29. Pass87,214 miles (+2,178)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,214 miles
    Test number
    122503968112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass85,036 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,036 miles
    Test number
    744861877127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass82,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    82,644 miles
    Test number
    200715066173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail82,644 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,644 miles
    Test number
    673025866120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about T189 VAC

Does T189 VAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T189 VAC is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T189 VAC?
The MOT on T189 VAC is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T189 VAC done?
T189 VAC was recorded at 123,215 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,079 miles a year.
Has T189 VAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 VAC has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T189 VAC 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 T189 VAC find?
T189 VAC passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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