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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T279 WMWMOT history

T279 WMW is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 75,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,015 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 WMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 WMW was last recorded at 75,015 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,749 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1,266 miles
Average per year
1,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,015 miles
  • 2025 – 70,549 miles
  • 2024 – 67,906 miles
  • 2023 – 63,627 miles
  • 2022 – 59,905 miles
  • 2021 – 57,656 miles
  • 2020 – 56,616 miles
  • 2019 – 53,559 miles
  • 2018 – 53,275 miles
  • 2017 – 52,634 miles
  • 2016 – 52,287 miles
  • 2015 – 51,878 miles
  • 2014 – 50,062 miles
  • 2013 – 49,024 miles
  • 2012 – 48,204 miles
  • 2011 – 46,946 miles
  • 2010 – 45,303 miles
  • 2009 – 43,606 miles
  • 2008 – 41,466 miles
  • 2007 – 39,651 miles
  • 2006 – 37,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,015 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.

  • Oil leak transmission

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,015 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,015 miles
    Test number
    956236660609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,749 miles (+3,200)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,749 miles
    Test number
    239957294064
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulder and worn outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulder worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded view obscured (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush just acceptable (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bonded bush separating from outer housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded view obscured (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush very slight (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass70,549 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,549 miles
    Test number
    258818881643
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail70,536 miles (+2,630)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,536 miles
    Test number
    670428906804
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,906 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    313553544827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,891 miles (+4,264)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,891 miles
    Test number
    822964917844
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    321529248792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wings / both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail63,627 miles (+3,722)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    316775845235
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wings / both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake low effort

  9. Pass59,905 miles (+2,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    583639159816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth / no tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking / tyre wear

  10. Pass57,656 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,656 miles
    Test number
    618043236946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,640 miles (+1,024)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,640 miles
    Test number
    429884862052
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass56,616 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,616 miles
    Test number
    872230009128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,559 miles (+284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,559 miles
    Test number
    850694765437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass53,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    174546904815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,275 miles (+641)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    688179428670
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission

  16. Pass52,634 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    929111417292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission

  17. Fail52,627 miles (+340)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,627 miles
    Test number
    420901550390
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission

  18. Pass52,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,287 miles
    Test number
    982353439448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,287 miles (+409)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,287 miles
    Test number
    789619707938
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission area

  20. Pass51,878 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    867042285024
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail51,878 miles (+1,816)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    265819875094
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass50,062 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,062 miles
    Test number
    328572464090
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNsr brake light dimmer the osr

  23. Fail50,056 miles (+1,032)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,056 miles
    Test number
    277802564052
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNsr brake light dimmer the osr

  24. Pass49,024 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,024 miles
    Test number
    857414063075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,204 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,204 miles
    Test number
    168839082061
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Pass48,204 miles (+1,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,204 miles
    Test number
    198619382045
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass46,946 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,946 miles
    Test number
    335417461026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,303 miles
    Test number
    462761170088
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail45,305 miles (+1,699)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,305 miles
    Test number
    793561270040
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak selector shaft seal

  30. Pass43,606 miles (+2,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,606 miles
    Test number
    120346989448
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass41,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,466 miles
    Test number
    253487878035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail41,466 miles (+1,815)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,466 miles
    Test number
    651457878061
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  33. Pass39,651 miles (+2,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,651 miles
    Test number
    970108967010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  34. Pass37,137 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,137 miles
    Test number
    411012666045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOsr brake flexi hose slightly twisted
    • NoteOsr rigid brake pipe corroded

Questions about T279 WMW

Does T279 WMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T279 WMW is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T279 WMW?
The MOT on T279 WMW is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T279 WMW done?
T279 WMW was recorded at 75,015 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,844 miles a year.
Has T279 WMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 WMW has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T279 WMW 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 T279 WMW find?
T279 WMW passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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