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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T246 LVUMOT history

T246 LVU is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 51,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,783 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T246 LVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T246 LVU was last recorded at 51,783 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,539 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,244 miles
Average per year
1,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,783 miles
  • 2024 – 50,539 miles
  • 2023 – 50,168 miles
  • 2022 – 50,026 miles
  • 2021 – 49,679 miles
  • 2020 – 48,914 miles
  • 2019 – 48,312 miles
  • 2018 – 47,270 miles
  • 2017 – 46,435 miles
  • 2016 – 45,108 miles
  • 2015 – 43,486 miles
  • 2014 – 41,711 miles
  • 2013 – 39,706 miles
  • 2012 – 38,013 miles
  • 2011 – 36,124 miles
  • 2010 – 33,921 miles
  • 2009 – 32,052 miles
  • 2008 – 29,294 miles
  • 2007 – 26,840 miles
  • 2006 – 24,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,783 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,783 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,783 miles
    Test number
    952271060668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,539 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    526532553437
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. Fail50,534 miles (+15)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,534 miles
    Test number
    857243201828
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Fail50,519 miles (+171)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,519 miles
    Test number
    483149112818
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  5. Fail50,348 miles (+180)9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,348 miles
    Test number
    553798113538
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  6. Pass50,168 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    755413760813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,140 miles (+114)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    582580288563
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation direction. (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass50,026 miles (+347)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,026 miles
    Test number
    962645461249
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass49,679 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,679 miles
    Test number
    575268421893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,659 miles (+745)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,659 miles
    Test number
    328374704309
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass48,914 miles (+602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,914 miles
    Test number
    689307342170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Pass48,312 miles (+1,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    718005848720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass47,270 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,270 miles
    Test number
    714468482480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass46,435 miles (+1,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,435 miles
    Test number
    603718505575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
  15. Pass45,108 miles (+1,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    866338473826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
  16. Pass43,486 miles (+1,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    779583075162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass41,711 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    715248064139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,706 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,706 miles
    Test number
    908751573128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,013 miles (+1,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,013 miles
    Test number
    826142972102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass36,124 miles (+2,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    289676461155
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass33,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,921 miles
    Test number
    664046560186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,917 miles (+1,865)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,917 miles
    Test number
    922656860118
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  23. Pass32,052 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,052 miles
    Test number
    603306969196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,294 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,294 miles
    Test number
    283935178185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,840 miles (+2,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,840 miles
    Test number
    522387377127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  26. Pass24,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,729 miles
    Test number
    951026966189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T246 LVU

Does T246 LVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T246 LVU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T246 LVU?
The MOT on T246 LVU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T246 LVU done?
T246 LVU was recorded at 51,783 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 1,386 miles a year.
Has T246 LVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T246 LVU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T246 LVU 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 T246 LVU find?
T246 LVU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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