Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc
T288 BHJMOT history
T288 BHJ is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 50,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 50,300 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T288 BHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T288 BHJ was last recorded at 50,300 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 3,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 46,990 miles · 11 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,310 miles
- Average per year
- 1,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 50,300 miles
- 2024 – 46,990 miles
- 2023 – 45,235 miles
- 2019 – 44,937 miles
- 2018 – 43,088 miles
- 2017 – 41,110 miles
- 2016 – 39,557 miles
- 2015 – 37,711 miles
- 2014 – 36,079 miles
- 2013 – 34,494 miles
- 2012 – 32,732 miles
- 2011 – 30,808 miles
- 2010 – 28,873 miles
- 2009 – 26,913 miles
- 2008 – 24,965 miles
- 2007 – 22,093 miles
- 2006 – 19,589 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,300 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryInner & outer sills corroded
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,300 miles (+3,310)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 50,300 miles
- Test number
- 674034991199
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryInner & outer sills corroded
Pass46,990 miles (+18)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 46,990 miles
- Test number
- 116519547742
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail46,972 miles (+1,737)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,972 miles
- Test number
- 599806434985
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass45,235 miles (+298)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 45,235 miles
- Test number
- 536667603718
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass44,937 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 44,937 miles
- Test number
- 969661293973
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail44,937 miles (+1,849)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,937 miles
- Test number
- 985818834413
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,088 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 43,088 miles
- Test number
- 127225258653
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))
Fail43,088 miles (+1,978)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,088 miles
- Test number
- 194296898084
- DangerousRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR OF SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))
Pass41,110 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 41,110 miles
- Test number
- 680699633659
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Fail41,110 miles (+1,553)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,110 miles
- Test number
- 215769090423
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass39,557 miles (+1,846)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 39,557 miles
- Test number
- 727182578663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,711 miles (+1,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 37,711 miles
- Test number
- 865365735145
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,079 miles (+1,585)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 36,079 miles
- Test number
- 478305334104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,494 miles (+1,762)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 34,494 miles
- Test number
- 388980643117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,732 miles (+1,924)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 32,732 miles
- Test number
- 888519832112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,808 miles (+1,935)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 30,808 miles
- Test number
- 285966631455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,873 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 28,873 miles
- Test number
- 650523050129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass26,913 miles (+1,948)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 26,913 miles
- Test number
- 262338649128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,965 miles (+2,872)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 24,965 miles
- Test number
- 102765438174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,093 miles (+2,504)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 22,093 miles
- Test number
- 551260157125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 19,589 miles
- Test number
- 290450336408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T288 BHJ
- Does T288 BHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T288 BHJ expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T288 BHJ?
- The MOT on T288 BHJ expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T288 BHJ done?
- T288 BHJ was recorded at 50,300 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 1,583 miles a year.
- Has T288 BHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T288 BHJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T288 BHJ 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 T288 BHJ find?
- T288 BHJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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