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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T271 RTAMOT history

T271 RTA is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
146,493 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 RTA was last recorded at 146,493 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2017: 129,014 miles, lower than 129,207 miles on 6 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,408 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,085 miles
Average per year
5,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,493 miles
  • 2022 – 145,408 miles
  • 2021 – 143,699 miles
  • 2020 – 142,123 miles
  • 2019 – 138,378 miles
  • 2018 – 133,510 miles
  • 2017 – 129,014 miles
  • 2016 – 125,330 miles
  • 2015 – 120,912 miles
  • 2014 – 115,543 miles
  • 2013 – 109,475 miles
  • 2012 – 104,400 miles
  • 2011 – 97,074 miles
  • 2010 – 89,515 miles
  • 2009 – 80,881 miles
  • 2008 – 73,665 miles
  • 2007 – 65,861 miles
  • 2006 – 56,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,493 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Both rear arches corroded

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,493 miles (+1,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,493 miles
    Test number
    221562428769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear arches corroded

  2. Pass145,408 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,408 miles
    Test number
    162101965937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,699 miles (+1,576)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,699 miles
    Test number
    878746797287
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass142,123 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,123 miles
    Test number
    714892693586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,378 miles
    Test number
    176269447624
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front strut top mount

  6. Fail138,374 miles (+4,864)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,374 miles
    Test number
    810366168399
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front strut top mount

  7. Pass133,510 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,510 miles
    Test number
    139895784855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,014 miles (-193)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    164188135469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,207 miles (+3,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,207 miles
    Test number
    414209574206
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass125,330 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,330 miles
    Test number
    676575958246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,216 miles (+4,304)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,216 miles
    Test number
    514145142535
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass120,912 miles (+5,369)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,912 miles
    Test number
    597494455080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCorrosion to nsr wheel arch
    • NoteCorrosion to osr wheel arch/sill

  13. Pass115,543 miles (+6,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,543 miles
    Test number
    147727734453
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass109,475 miles (+5,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,475 miles
    Test number
    426399833021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass104,400 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,400 miles
    Test number
    945377042074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise bith front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise dammage to front no: plate

  16. Fail104,400 miles (+7,326)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,400 miles
    Test number
    465267142085
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise bith front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise dammage to front no: plate

  17. Pass97,074 miles (+7,559)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,074 miles
    Test number
    475271641034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake performance poor

  18. Pass89,515 miles (+160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,515 miles
    Test number
    533525260047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail89,355 miles (+8,474)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    401746150008
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass80,881 miles (+7,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,881 miles
    Test number
    540906959090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass73,665 miles (+7,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    640677638032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass65,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    393070567002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,861 miles (+9,154)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    732590667041
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass56,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,707 miles
    Test number
    601988956002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T271 RTA

Does T271 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 RTA expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 RTA?
The MOT on T271 RTA expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 RTA done?
T271 RTA was recorded at 146,493 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 5,257 miles a year.
Has T271 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 RTA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T271 RTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T271 RTA find?
T271 RTA passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear both rear arches corroded.

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