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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T247 RFEMOT history

T247 RFE is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
77,647 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T247 RFE
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T247 RFE was last recorded at 77,647 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,635 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,647 miles
  • 2021 – 77,512 miles
  • 2020 – 74,615 miles
  • 2019 – 71,166 miles
  • 2018 – 67,343 miles
  • 2017 – 63,897 miles
  • 2016 – 60,536 miles
  • 2015 – 57,908 miles
  • 2014 – 55,690 miles
  • 2013 – 53,667 miles
  • 2012 – 51,565 miles
  • 2011 – 49,411 miles
  • 2010 – 47,458 miles
  • 2009 – 45,606 miles
  • 2008 – 43,297 miles
  • 2007 – 40,376 miles
  • 2006 – 36,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,647 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside trailing arm bushes (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,647 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    148448387344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,635 miles (+123)1 dangerous14 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,635 miles
    Test number
    236008826342
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deeply perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    196356673743
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,512 miles (+2,897)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    498279915743
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,615 miles (+3,449)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,615 miles
    Test number
    530845133848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lower reading
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes worn

  6. Pass71,166 miles (+3,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    821465355986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and perished

  7. Pass67,343 miles (+3,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    166913498311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,897 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,897 miles
    Test number
    959088348279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  9. Fail63,897 miles (+3,361)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,897 miles
    Test number
    753245947936
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  10. Pass60,536 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    412554930566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axel mounting bush's deteriorating

  11. Fail60,536 miles (+2,628)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    548617523665
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axel mounting bush's deteriorating

  12. Pass57,908 miles (+2,218)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,908 miles
    Test number
    815837595074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside front outer cv boots deteriorated

  13. Pass55,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,690 miles
    Test number
    566633494073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail55,690 miles (+2,023)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,690 miles
    Test number
    199413094451
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass53,667 miles (+16)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    828285793044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becoming cracked and perished (nearside rear slightly misshaped)

  16. Fail53,651 miles (+2,086)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,651 miles
    Test number
    866212093083
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becoming cracked and perished (nearside rear slightly misshaped)

  17. Pass51,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    347007782044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,565 miles (+2,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    875397982051
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass49,411 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    836397981088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

  20. Fail49,411 miles (+1,953)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    256817981083
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

  21. Pass47,458 miles (+5)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,458 miles
    Test number
    353109790098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becoming slightly cracked and perished
    • NoteHandbrake travel becoming long

  22. Fail47,453 miles (+1,847)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    781777290073
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becoming slightly cracked and perished
    • NoteHandbrake travel becoming long

  23. Pass45,606 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,606 miles
    Test number
    721449099098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,297 miles
    Test number
    202921008156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,297 miles (+2,921)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,297 miles
    Test number
    191451608148
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass40,376 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,376 miles
    Test number
    234401107110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,674 miles
    Test number
    781593206122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T247 RFE

Does T247 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T247 RFE expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T247 RFE?
The MOT on T247 RFE expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T247 RFE done?
T247 RFE was recorded at 77,647 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 2,322 miles a year.
Has T247 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T247 RFE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T247 RFE 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 T247 RFE find?
T247 RFE passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rears; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside trailing arm bushes.

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