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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T371 RARMOT history

T371 RAR is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
50,032 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T371 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T371 RAR was last recorded at 50,032 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,704 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
328 miles
Average per year
1,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 50,032 miles
  • 2021 – 49,704 miles
  • 2020 – 49,411 miles
  • 2019 – 48,860 miles
  • 2018 – 47,819 miles
  • 2017 – 47,810 miles
  • 2016 – 47,369 miles
  • 2015 – 46,691 miles
  • 2014 – 46,373 miles
  • 2013 – 46,278 miles
  • 2012 – 46,162 miles
  • 2011 – 46,045 miles
  • 2010 – 45,963 miles
  • 2009 – 45,946 miles
  • 2008 – 41,878 miles
  • 2007 – 34,561 miles
  • 2006 – 27,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,032 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,032 miles
    Test number
    903323667722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail50,029 miles (+325)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,029 miles
    Test number
    217681101142
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass49,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    756275578927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Fail49,704 miles (+293)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    209862903193
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass49,411 miles (+551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    757992017515
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass48,860 miles (+1,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    904335699774
    • AdvisoryRear service and parkbrake efficiency low

  7. Pass47,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,819 miles
    Test number
    752399349669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,818 miles (+8)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    307234956207
    • FailureBrake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both front (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  9. Pass47,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,810 miles
    Test number
    417498193769
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail47,810 miles (+441)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,810 miles
    Test number
    865277583609
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass47,369 miles (+678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,369 miles
    Test number
    476669408787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass46,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    396688995032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,691 miles (+318)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    148438895042
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass46,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,373 miles
    Test number
    685387804142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,373 miles (+95)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,373 miles
    Test number
    498467104120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass46,278 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    875788993077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,162 miles (+117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    117177092027
    • NoteExhaust leaking between mid and rear joint

  18. Pass46,045 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,045 miles
    Test number
    887556701184
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low,rear exhaust starting to blow.offside rear brake performance just in limits.

  19. Fail45,986 miles (+23)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,986 miles
    Test number
    989339491056
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust starting to blow.front brake pads getting low.

  20. Pass45,963 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,963 miles
    Test number
    190627400175
    • NoteExhaust rusty.

  21. Pass45,946 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    344087089027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,878 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,878 miles
    Test number
    332696308116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,561 miles (+7,372)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    283899307166
    • 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)
    • NoteParking brake lever travel high.

  24. Pass27,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,189 miles
    Test number
    272849606442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T371 RAR

Does T371 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T371 RAR expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T371 RAR?
The MOT on T371 RAR expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T371 RAR done?
T371 RAR was recorded at 50,032 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 1,385 miles a year.
Has T371 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T371 RAR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T371 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 T371 RAR find?
T371 RAR passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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