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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T237 LAUMOT history

T237 LAU is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 21,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
21,380 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T237 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T237 LAU was last recorded at 21,380 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2019: 3,863 miles, lower than 94,324 miles on 7 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
21,018 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,380 miles
  • 2023 – 21,018 miles
  • 2022 – 20,079 miles
  • 2021 – 19,409 miles
  • 2020 – 11,959 miles
  • 2019 – 3,863 miles
  • 2018 – 94,324 miles
  • 2017 – 94,281 miles
  • 2015 – 92,814 miles
  • 2014 – 90,450 miles
  • 2013 – 88,769 miles
  • 2012 – 83,009 miles
  • 2011 – 79,333 miles
  • 2010 – 78,935 miles
  • 2009 – 75,155 miles
  • 2008 – 70,590 miles
  • 2007 – 67,792 miles
  • 2006 – 64,680 miles
  • 2005 – 59,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,380 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    21,380 miles
    Test number
    274148256306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail21,379 miles (+361)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,379 miles
    Test number
    216967426717
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass21,018 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    21,018 miles
    Test number
    293029736418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,079 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,079 miles
    Test number
    669839730076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail20,076 miles (+667)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,076 miles
    Test number
    246339997316
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill seat belt mtg area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill including seat belt area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass19,409 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    19,409 miles
    Test number
    589033100690
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail19,408 miles (+7,449)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,408 miles
    Test number
    981373379587
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass11,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    11,959 miles
    Test number
    799028883323
    • AdvisoryExhuast corroded front to back but not leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail11,959 miles (+8,096)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,959 miles
    Test number
    885413162026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryExhuast corroded front to back but not leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass3,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    3,863 miles
    Test number
    872604592074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail3,863 miles (-90,461)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,863 miles
    Test number
    715365918012
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass94,324 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,324 miles
    Test number
    564741385935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,281 miles (+1,467)2 dangerous3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,281 miles
    Test number
    994846770374
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass92,814 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,814 miles
    Test number
    789164920952
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting to outer sills

  15. Pass90,450 miles (+1,681)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,450 miles
    Test number
    435136084206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteFront windscreen wipers slightly worn

  16. Pass88,769 miles (+20)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,769 miles
    Test number
    398402583273
    • NoteN/s front road wheel slightly distorted
    • NoteRear wheels slightly distorted on inner bead

  17. Fail88,749 miles (+5,740)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    377141983481
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s front road wheel slightly distorted
    • NoteRear wheels slightly distorted on inner bead

  18. Pass83,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,009 miles
    Test number
    367776282251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,009 miles (+3,676)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,009 miles
    Test number
    335686482276
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass79,333 miles (+398)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,333 miles
    Test number
    729700471294
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly.

  21. Pass78,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,935 miles
    Test number
    464807280218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail78,935 miles (+3,780)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,935 miles
    Test number
    212246380284
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass75,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,155 miles
    Test number
    720212079237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,155 miles (+5,565)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,155 miles
    Test number
    394052179242
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking slightly

  25. Fail70,590 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,590 miles
    Test number
    562514788202
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres have slight cracking to tread.

  26. Pass70,590 miles (+2,798)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,590 miles
    Test number
    653134088280
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres have slight cracking to tread.

  27. Pass67,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    924801867292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,792 miles (+3,112)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    331480767285
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S & O/S Front tyres cracking slightly

  29. Pass64,680 miles (+4,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    550036776292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass59,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    512785765246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T237 LAU

Does T237 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T237 LAU expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T237 LAU?
The MOT on T237 LAU expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T237 LAU done?
T237 LAU was recorded at 21,380 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
Has T237 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T237 LAU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T237 LAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T237 LAU find?
T237 LAU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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