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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T353 RARMOT history

T353 RAR is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
71,356 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T353 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T353 RAR was last recorded at 71,356 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,886 miles · 8 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
470 miles
Average per year
1,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,356 miles
  • 2022 – 70,886 miles
  • 2021 – 70,171 miles
  • 2019 – 67,234 miles
  • 2018 – 66,036 miles
  • 2017 – 65,224 miles
  • 2016 – 64,019 miles
  • 2015 – 62,491 miles
  • 2014 – 61,626 miles
  • 2013 – 60,485 miles
  • 2012 – 58,237 miles
  • 2011 – 56,530 miles
  • 2010 – 54,897 miles
  • 2009 – 52,212 miles
  • 2008 – 49,119 miles
  • 2007 – 44,239 miles
  • 2006 – 37,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,356 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath on the samp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Inner and outer body sills rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,356 miles (+470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    470213337660
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath on the samp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,886 miles
    Test number
    290568872953
    • AdvisoryInner and outer body sills rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing

  3. Fail70,886 miles (+715)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,886 miles
    Test number
    651872754313
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer body sills rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi hose perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing

  4. Pass70,171 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,171 miles
    Test number
    840011180230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail70,167 miles (+2,933)11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    562249266303
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,234 miles
    Test number
    595191736408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,234 miles (+1,198)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,234 miles
    Test number
    166093267583
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,036 miles
    Test number
    830987506732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail66,036 miles (+812)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,036 miles
    Test number
    566414047670
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass65,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    822774873549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,224 miles (+10)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    540940354019
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail65,214 miles (+1,195)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,214 miles
    Test number
    343485940921
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass64,019 miles (+1,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,019 miles
    Test number
    820689405842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass62,491 miles (+865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,491 miles
    Test number
    736720315105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass61,626 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,626 miles
    Test number
    866805104167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,485 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    696616413181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,237 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,237 miles
    Test number
    656521612138
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass56,530 miles (+1,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,530 miles
    Test number
    746531811154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass54,897 miles (+2,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    301258210187
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass52,212 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,212 miles
    Test number
    993078319128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,119 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    984873028173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,239 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,239 miles
    Test number
    294812227197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,620 miles
    Test number
    753526716112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T353 RAR

Does T353 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T353 RAR expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T353 RAR?
The MOT on T353 RAR expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T353 RAR done?
T353 RAR was recorded at 71,356 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 1,971 miles a year.
Has T353 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T353 RAR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T353 RAR 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 T353 RAR find?
T353 RAR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive underneath on the samp.

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