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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T281 NGPMOT history

T281 NGP is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 45,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
45,744 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 NGP
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
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T281 NGP was last recorded at 45,744 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 4,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,421 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,323 miles
Average per year
1,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 45,744 miles
  • 2022 – 41,421 miles
  • 2021 – 38,468 miles
  • 2020 – 38,266 miles
  • 2019 – 36,958 miles
  • 2018 – 34,815 miles
  • 2017 – 33,352 miles
  • 2016 – 33,227 miles
  • 2015 – 32,677 miles
  • 2014 – 32,385 miles
  • 2013 – 32,085 miles
  • 2012 – 31,765 miles
  • 2011 – 31,401 miles
  • 2010 – 30,892 miles
  • 2009 – 30,324 miles
  • 2008 – 29,452 miles
  • 2007 – 28,956 miles
  • 2006 – 28,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail45,744 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting closing sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting closing sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail45,744 miles (+4,323)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    417233844026
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting closing sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting closing sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass41,421 miles (+2,953)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,421 miles
    Test number
    912416925524
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass38,468 miles (+202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,468 miles
    Test number
    884284462325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass38,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,266 miles
    Test number
    565371116771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail38,266 miles (+1,308)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,266 miles
    Test number
    216331058098
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass36,958 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    740027990985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail36,938 miles (+2,123)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,938 miles
    Test number
    325967603067
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass34,815 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,815 miles
    Test number
    104113926964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail34,679 miles (+1,327)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,679 miles
    Test number
    553059094895
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has excessive corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass33,352 miles (+125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,352 miles
    Test number
    273912106595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass33,227 miles (+550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,227 miles
    Test number
    717792522266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass32,677 miles (+292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    175895655058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass32,385 miles (+300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,385 miles
    Test number
    949697254061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass32,085 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,085 miles
    Test number
    605688853092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass31,765 miles (+364)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    129755652026
    • NoteOffside front suspension lower arm rear bush bonding starting to fail

  16. Pass31,401 miles (+509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,401 miles
    Test number
    135416751058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass30,892 miles (+568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,892 miles
    Test number
    772940060076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass30,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,324 miles
    Test number
    820558079068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,324 miles (+872)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,324 miles
    Test number
    923656379048
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass29,452 miles (+496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    232771778075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass28,956 miles (+879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,956 miles
    Test number
    402228767060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass28,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,077 miles
    Test number
    531588366036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T281 NGP

Does T281 NGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 NGP expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 NGP?
The MOT on T281 NGP expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 NGP done?
T281 NGP was recorded at 45,744 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 1,037 miles a year.
Has T281 NGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 NGP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T281 NGP 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 T281 NGP find?
T281 NGP failed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting closing sill area; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting closing sill area; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear, and 2 more.

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