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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T257 ABWMOT history

T257 ABW is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 28,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
28,641 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 ABW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 ABW was last recorded at 28,641 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,442 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
199 miles
Average per year
987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,641 miles
  • 2025 – 28,442 miles
  • 2024 – 28,123 miles
  • 2023 – 27,736 miles
  • 2022 – 27,371 miles
  • 2021 – 26,870 miles
  • 2020 – 26,450 miles
  • 2019 – 25,731 miles
  • 2018 – 25,043 miles
  • 2017 – 23,685 miles
  • 2016 – 22,454 miles
  • 2015 – 21,837 miles
  • 2014 – 19,776 miles
  • 2013 – 18,266 miles
  • 2012 – 16,998 miles
  • 2011 – 15,374 miles
  • 2010 – 13,264 miles
  • 2009 – 11,745 miles
  • 2008 – 10,340 miles
  • 2007 – 9,570 miles
  • 2006 – 8,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,641 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f suspensionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryN/s/r rev lamp not working
  • AdvisorySome corrosion of o/s/r outer sill

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.

  • N/s/f fog lamp inop

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,641 miles (+199)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    28,641 miles
    Test number
    146535181987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f suspension
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryN/s/r rev lamp not working
    • AdvisorySome corrosion of o/s/r outer sill

  2. Pass28,442 miles (+319)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    28,442 miles
    Test number
    891075420134
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front non obligatory mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle general surface corrosion to suspension, braking and exhaust components

  3. Pass28,123 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    28,123 miles
    Test number
    660774802569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes and flexible brake hose ferules
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f suspension
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp inop
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to o/s/f power steering pipes

  4. Fail28,123 miles (+387)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,123 miles
    Test number
    340552829246
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes and flexible brake hose ferules
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f suspension
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp inop
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to o/s/f power steering pipes

  5. Pass27,736 miles (+365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    27,736 miles
    Test number
    107512044716
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror damage/insecure
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp inop

  6. Pass27,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,371 miles
    Test number
    728115948186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp inop

  7. Fail27,371 miles (+501)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,371 miles
    Test number
    564430314462
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp inop

  8. Pass26,870 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,870 miles
    Test number
    289980392710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,450 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    469525701364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,731 miles
    Test number
    120459337242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail25,731 miles (+688)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,731 miles
    Test number
    732845640166
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass25,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,043 miles
    Test number
    354693372246
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryDamaged to n/s/f road rim (borderline pass)
    • AdvisorySteel wheel/spare fitted to n/s/f

  13. Fail25,043 miles (+1,358)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,043 miles
    Test number
    933228369607
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryDamaged to n/s/f road rim (borderline pass)

  14. Pass23,685 miles (+1,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,685 miles
    Test number
    987922666445
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes

  15. Pass22,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,454 miles
    Test number
    803452353162
    • AdvisorySome corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f inner face of brake disc

  16. Fail22,454 miles (+617)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,454 miles
    Test number
    679980635313
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f inner face of brake disc

  17. Pass21,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,837 miles
    Test number
    179605375470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,387 miles (+1,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,387 miles
    Test number
    477675075000
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass19,776 miles (+1,510)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,776 miles
    Test number
    206369174013
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear top mounts have slight play
    • NoteNearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

  20. Pass18,266 miles (+1,268)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,266 miles
    Test number
    189158073091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise all tyres aged

  21. Pass16,998 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,998 miles
    Test number
    738709472047
    • NoteRear wiper rubber split

  22. Fail16,998 miles (+1,624)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,998 miles
    Test number
    625999072076
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear wiper rubber split

  23. Fail15,374 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,374 miles
    Test number
    829685071062
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass15,374 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,374 miles
    Test number
    865535871051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,264 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,264 miles
    Test number
    172834670497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,745 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,745 miles
    Test number
    810671169023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,340 miles (+770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,340 miles
    Test number
    702591188032
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen

  28. Pass9,570 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,570 miles
    Test number
    350241177053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass8,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,913 miles
    Test number
    842700686030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T257 ABW

Does T257 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T257 ABW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T257 ABW?
The MOT on T257 ABW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T257 ABW done?
T257 ABW was recorded at 28,641 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 987 miles a year.
Has T257 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 ABW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T257 ABW 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 T257 ABW find?
T257 ABW passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; general corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f suspension, and 3 more.

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