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Ford Fiesta

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T247 SDTMOT history

T247 SDT is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2022
Mileage
44,677 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T247 SDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T247 SDT was last recorded at 44,677 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 1,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,217 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,460 miles
Average per year
1,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,677 miles
  • 2021 – 43,217 miles
  • 2020 – 42,122 miles
  • 2019 – 40,664 miles
  • 2018 – 37,722 miles
  • 2017 – 37,249 miles
  • 2016 – 36,470 miles
  • 2015 – 35,554 miles
  • 2014 – 34,555 miles
  • 2013 – 34,161 miles
  • 2012 – 32,798 miles
  • 2011 – 31,224 miles
  • 2010 – 30,446 miles
  • 2009 – 29,311 miles
  • 2008 – 27,320 miles
  • 2007 – 25,647 miles
  • 2006 – 23,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail44,677 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroding
  • AdvisoryBoth front flexi hoses perishing
  • AdvisoryBoth front indicators pale
  • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perishing

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail44,677 miles (+1,460)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,677 miles
    Test number
    166827372396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators pale
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perishing

  2. Pass43,217 miles (+1,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,217 miles
    Test number
    170093294421
    • AdvisoryCORROSION PRESENT ON BOTH OUTER SILLS NO EXCESSIVE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR BEAM AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR BEAM AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,122 miles (+1,458)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,122 miles
    Test number
    957546794471
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall condition of body poor
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing corrosion

  4. Pass40,664 miles (+2,942)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,664 miles
    Test number
    941076289046
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  5. Pass37,722 miles (+473)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,722 miles
    Test number
    655064149064
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle underside.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Brake binding.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Flexible brake hose deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryO/S outer sill area corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded (wheel arch area).
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded.

  6. Pass37,249 miles (+779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,249 miles
    Test number
    701875137957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link upper dust cover split.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link.

  7. Pass36,470 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,470 miles
    Test number
    455788118221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail36,435 miles (+881)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    917956397161
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car sill - as marked (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass35,554 miles (+999)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,554 miles
    Test number
    288754615143
    • NoteBoth outer sills coroded.
    • NoteBoth rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated.
    • NoteBoth rear under car sills coroded.
    • NoteO/S/R Sill closure panel area coroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

  10. Fail34,555 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,555 miles
    Test number
    338079014157
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sills

  11. Pass34,555 miles (+394)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,555 miles
    Test number
    446909214177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sills

  12. Pass34,161 miles (+1,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,161 miles
    Test number
    366897123153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass32,798 miles (+1,574)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,798 miles
    Test number
    607201122119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  14. Pass31,224 miles (+778)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,224 miles
    Test number
    188628891041
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes de-bonded.

  15. Pass30,446 miles (+1,135)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,446 miles
    Test number
    943857210171
    • NoteExhaust blow at centre/rear sections joint.
    • NoteO/S Wiper split.
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre perished.

  16. Pass29,311 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,311 miles
    Test number
    911357529181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,290 miles (+1,970)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,290 miles
    Test number
    272327119136
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass27,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,320 miles
    Test number
    363845408111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail27,320 miles (+1,673)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,320 miles
    Test number
    701615808114
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Fail25,647 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,647 miles
    Test number
    614952127151
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,647 miles (+2,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,647 miles
    Test number
    771842327102
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    444004726177
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T247 SDT

Does T247 SDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T247 SDT expired on 12 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T247 SDT?
The MOT on T247 SDT expired on 12 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T247 SDT done?
T247 SDT was recorded at 44,677 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 1,324 miles a year.
Has T247 SDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T247 SDT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T247 SDT 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 SDT find?
T247 SDT failed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn, and 10 more.

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