Ford Fiesta
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc
T388 BLMMOT history
T388 BLM is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2022
- Mileage
- 123,569 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,550 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T388 BLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
T388 BLM was last recorded at 123,569 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 9,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 114,287 miles · 21 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 9,282 miles
- Average per year
- 6,550 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 123,569 miles
- 2021 – 114,287 miles
- 2020 – 104,332 miles
- 2019 – 101,400 miles
- 2018 – 96,694 miles
- 2017 – 89,128 miles
- 2016 – 79,730 miles
- 2015 – 73,005 miles
- 2014 – 68,253 miles
- 2013 – 61,676 miles
- 2012 – 54,330 miles
- 2011 – 46,887 miles
- 2010 – 40,500 miles
- 2009 – 34,535 miles
- 2008 – 28,024 miles
- 2007 – 22,697 miles
- 2006 – 16,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail123,569 miles
- MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail123,569 miles (+9,282)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,569 miles
- Test number
- 424821430769
- MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,287 miles (+9,955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 114,287 miles
- Test number
- 201572485826
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass104,332 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 104,332 miles
- Test number
- 658251142822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,307 miles (+2,907)2 dangerous11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,307 miles
- Test number
- 276884633786
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture under arch. (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn thin and cracked exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested Fluid leak o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Also deeply cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded also cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear attachment bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded also cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear attachment bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,400 miles (+4,706)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 101,400 miles
- Test number
- 920869418267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,694 miles (+7,566)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 96,694 miles
- Test number
- 807410137519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,128 miles (+9,398)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 89,128 miles
- Test number
- 246120247316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,730 miles (+6,725)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 79,730 miles
- Test number
- 792491725998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass73,005 miles (+4,752)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 73,005 miles
- Test number
- 649709245138
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,253 miles (+6,577)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 68,253 miles
- Test number
- 496783354191
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres starting to deteriorate
Pass61,676 miles (+7,346)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 61,676 miles
- Test number
- 126342543156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,330 miles (+7,443)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 54,330 miles
- Test number
- 749887732162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,887 miles (+6,387)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 46,887 miles
- Test number
- 329367931144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,500 miles (+5,965)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 40,500 miles
- Test number
- 441241630122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,535 miles (+6,511)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,535 miles
- Test number
- 202036159138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,024 miles (+5,327)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 28,024 miles
- Test number
- 153614548180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 22,697 miles
- Test number
- 774936837127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,697 miles (+6,498)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,697 miles
- Test number
- 394176237129
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass16,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 16,199 miles
- Test number
- 602197446108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T388 BLM
- Does T388 BLM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T388 BLM expired on 21 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T388 BLM?
- The MOT on T388 BLM expired on 21 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T388 BLM done?
- T388 BLM was recorded at 123,569 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 6,550 miles a year.
- Has T388 BLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T388 BLM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T388 BLM 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 T388 BLM find?
- T388 BLM failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 3 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 1 advisory: offside rear macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 2 more.
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