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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T257 BPRMOT history

T257 BPR is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2025
Mileage
79,008 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 BPR
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 expired on 3 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 BPR was last recorded at 79,008 miles on 4 May 2024, 4,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,005 miles · 22 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4,003 miles
Average per year
3,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,008 miles
  • 2023 – 75,005 miles
  • 2022 – 72,191 miles
  • 2020 – 70,033 miles
  • 2019 – 67,690 miles
  • 2018 – 65,565 miles
  • 2017 – 63,030 miles
  • 2016 – 60,193 miles
  • 2015 – 56,198 miles
  • 2014 – 49,187 miles
  • 2013 – 43,315 miles
  • 2012 – 40,538 miles
  • 2011 – 28,469 miles
  • 2010 – 27,796 miles
  • 2009 – 27,220 miles
  • 2008 – 26,172 miles
  • 2007 – 23,995 miles
  • 2006 – 22,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,008 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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,008 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    805314020106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,005 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,005 miles
    Test number
    564763611133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,191 miles (+2,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,191 miles
    Test number
    856506397366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass70,033 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,033 miles
    Test number
    224316400187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,690 miles (+2,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,690 miles
    Test number
    288063334513
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  6. Pass65,565 miles (+2,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,565 miles
    Test number
    120613765243
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes greased
  7. Pass63,030 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,030 miles
    Test number
    888426143509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,193 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,193 miles
    Test number
    790629669637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,198 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,198 miles
    Test number
    298480915400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,056 miles (+6,869)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,056 miles
    Test number
    907127305158
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion; sill top offside, sill top nearside, both rear brake pipes
  11. Pass49,187 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,187 miles
    Test number
    567862404147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn
    • NoteSlight corrosion; Rear axle, Rear inner wheel arches
  12. Fail49,187 miles (+5,872)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,187 miles
    Test number
    868437194088
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn
    • NoteSlight corrosion; Rear axle, Rear inner wheel arches
  13. Pass43,315 miles (+2,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    926076313193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass40,538 miles (+1,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,538 miles
    Test number
    615702522240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass38,855 miles (+10,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    196383892090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass28,469 miles (+673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,469 miles
    Test number
    478026661013
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass27,796 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,796 miles
    Test number
    960798660089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,220 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,220 miles
    Test number
    841108869065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,172 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    133859678466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,995 miles (+1,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,995 miles
    Test number
    163303377001
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass22,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,064 miles
    Test number
    190310986412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T257 BPR

Does T257 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T257 BPR expired on 3 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T257 BPR?
The MOT on T257 BPR expired on 3 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T257 BPR done?
T257 BPR was recorded at 79,008 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 3,142 miles a year.
Has T257 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 BPR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on T257 BPR 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 BPR find?
T257 BPR passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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