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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T283 BCUMOT history

T283 BCU is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2021
Mileage
83,706 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T283 BCU
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T283 BCU was last recorded at 83,706 miles on 21 Sept 2022, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2019: 52,195 miles, lower than 80,992 miles on 4 May 2018.

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
83,631 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
1,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,706 miles
  • 2020 – 83,631 miles
  • 2019 – 82,197 miles
  • 2018 – 80,992 miles
  • 2017 – 79,982 miles
  • 2016 – 78,509 miles
  • 2015 – 77,040 miles
  • 2014 – 75,032 miles
  • 2013 – 72,992 miles
  • 2012 – 70,488 miles
  • 2011 – 68,016 miles
  • 2010 – 62,795 miles
  • 2009 – 59,680 miles
  • 2008 – 57,097 miles
  • 2007 – 55,310 miles
  • 2006 – 52,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,706 miles
  • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail83,706 miles (+75)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,706 miles
    Test number
    166521078912
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    180366354194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,630 miles (+1,433)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,630 miles
    Test number
    314241108965
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass82,197 miles (+30,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,197 miles
    Test number
    880414650828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail52,195 miles (-28,797)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,195 miles
    Test number
    526253469215
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass80,992 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    524924010351
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail80,991 miles (+1,009)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    223373264574
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass79,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    947795067701
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail79,982 miles (+1,473)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    558177470145
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass78,509 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,509 miles
    Test number
    378492127470
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail78,507 miles (+1,467)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    555722831028
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass77,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    277673735137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,040 miles (+2,008)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    448532935166
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass75,032 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,032 miles
    Test number
    646973124185
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  15. Fail75,031 miles (+2,039)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    805811324167
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  16. Pass72,992 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,992 miles
    Test number
    728167723171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail72,989 miles (+2,501)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,989 miles
    Test number
    406691323185
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass70,488 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    966753722182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,483 miles (+2,467)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,483 miles
    Test number
    789912922166
    • DangerousNail in rear tyre
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass68,016 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,016 miles
    Test number
    787630241176
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Fail68,010 miles (+5,215)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    198689131143
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass62,795 miles (+6)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,795 miles
    Test number
    864121730181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail62,789 miles (+3,109)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,789 miles
    Test number
    341040630191
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass59,680 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    431332039147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall slight cracks

  25. Fail59,659 miles (+2,562)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,659 miles
    Test number
    233582639450
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall slight cracks

  26. Pass57,097 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,097 miles
    Test number
    201407728197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,310 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,310 miles
    Test number
    233094627426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,239 miles
    Test number
    282347816102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T283 BCU

Does T283 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T283 BCU expired on 19 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T283 BCU?
The MOT on T283 BCU expired on 19 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T283 BCU done?
T283 BCU was recorded at 83,706 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2022, an average of 1,918 miles a year.
Has T283 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T283 BCU has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T283 BCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T283 BCU find?
T283 BCU failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2022 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: brake performance not tested; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; emissions not tested, and 4 more.

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