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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T256 VACMOT history

T256 VAC is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,899 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 VAC
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 VAC was last recorded at 51,899 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,895 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,899 miles
  • 2025 – 50,787 miles
  • 2024 – 49,809 miles
  • 2023 – 48,713 miles
  • 2022 – 48,202 miles
  • 2021 – 47,711 miles
  • 2020 – 47,418 miles
  • 2019 – 45,257 miles
  • 2018 – 39,492 miles
  • 2017 – 37,800 miles
  • 2016 – 37,293 miles
  • 2015 – 36,979 miles
  • 2014 – 36,412 miles
  • 2013 – 35,384 miles
  • 2012 – 34,052 miles
  • 2011 – 32,533 miles
  • 2010 – 31,757 miles
  • 2009 – 30,728 miles
  • 2008 – 29,804 miles
  • 2007 – 29,531 miles
  • 2006 – 28,522 miles
  • 2005 – 26,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,899 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f. (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s/r,o/s/r. hand brake cable corroded. slightly (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s, o/s sills, floor corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/s/r, o/s/r. axle bushes slightly worn.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,899 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,899 miles
    Test number
    869905100468
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s/r,o/s/r. hand brake cable corroded. slightly (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s, o/s sills, floor corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r, o/s/r. axle bushes slightly worn.

  2. Fail51,895 miles (+1,108)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,895 miles
    Test number
    632468981863
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s/r,o/s/r. hand brake cable corroded. slightly (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s, o/s sills, floor corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r, o/s/r. axle bushes slightly worn.

  3. Pass50,787 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    707046273925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,809 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    926668863871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,713 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,713 miles
    Test number
    421845313436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,202 miles
    Test number
    870913453161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail48,202 miles (+491)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,202 miles
    Test number
    132616058019
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass47,711 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    468295251884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,418 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,418 miles
    Test number
    322107358739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,257 miles (+5,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,257 miles
    Test number
    379165074990
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass39,492 miles (+1,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    383976734952
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass37,800 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,800 miles
    Test number
    674143040908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass37,293 miles (+314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    793625769853
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass36,979 miles (+567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,979 miles
    Test number
    165282965129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass36,412 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,412 miles
    Test number
    719631264151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,384 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,384 miles
    Test number
    298199563422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,052 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,052 miles
    Test number
    519036962173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,533 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,533 miles
    Test number
    297568951163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,757 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,757 miles
    Test number
    752551760101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,728 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,728 miles
    Test number
    240738369466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,804 miles (+273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,804 miles
    Test number
    680893768120
    • NoteSomething metalic loose in n.s.f.tyre

  22. Pass29,531 miles (+1,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,531 miles
    Test number
    591540577126
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass28,522 miles (+1,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,522 miles
    Test number
    394876366152
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass26,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    430584265146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T256 VAC

Does T256 VAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T256 VAC is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T256 VAC?
The MOT on T256 VAC is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T256 VAC done?
T256 VAC was recorded at 51,899 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 1,186 miles a year.
Has T256 VAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T256 VAC has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T256 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 T256 VAC find?
T256 VAC passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f.; coil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f.; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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