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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T388 RARMOT history

T388 RAR is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 50,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,632 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T388 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T388 RAR was last recorded at 50,632 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 5,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,549 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,083 miles
Average per year
1,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,632 miles
  • 2025 – 45,549 miles
  • 2024 – 40,979 miles
  • 2023 – 38,072 miles
  • 2021 – 35,517 miles
  • 2020 – 35,168 miles
  • 2019 – 34,693 miles
  • 2018 – 33,907 miles
  • 2017 – 32,873 miles
  • 2016 – 32,327 miles
  • 2015 – 31,851 miles
  • 2014 – 31,102 miles
  • 2013 – 30,256 miles
  • 2012 – 29,613 miles
  • 2011 – 28,543 miles
  • 2010 – 27,268 miles
  • 2009 – 26,057 miles
  • 2008 – 24,923 miles
  • 2007 – 23,827 miles
  • 2006 – 22,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,632 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear tyres have got cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,632 miles (+5,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    992926800337
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,549 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    45,549 miles
    Test number
    659572698461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,979 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,979 miles
    Test number
    910146893069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,072 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    38,072 miles
    Test number
    132920962130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail38,069 miles (+2,552)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,069 miles
    Test number
    657228247630
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass35,517 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,517 miles
    Test number
    190313349243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail35,497 miles (+329)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,497 miles
    Test number
    819705927594
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass35,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,168 miles
    Test number
    655211996576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,168 miles (+475)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,168 miles
    Test number
    259610730571
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass34,693 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    129963315782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,688 miles (+781)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,688 miles
    Test number
    475075924968
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass33,907 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,907 miles
    Test number
    609885246730
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have got cracks
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail33,857 miles (+984)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,857 miles
    Test number
    804683048702
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Has cuts deep enough to see cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged CORDS VISBLE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have got cracks
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass32,873 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,873 miles
    Test number
    480985159478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail32,873 miles (+546)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,873 miles
    Test number
    243609047980
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass32,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    355089225472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail32,327 miles (+476)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    106440070590
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail31,851 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,851 miles
    Test number
    218957175113
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,851 miles (+749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,851 miles
    Test number
    639067075166
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail31,102 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    135541374128
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass31,102 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    306411874181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,256 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,256 miles
    Test number
    228489973404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,613 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,613 miles
    Test number
    527264872197
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass29,613 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,613 miles
    Test number
    978314272117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,543 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,543 miles
    Test number
    739141361159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,268 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,268 miles
    Test number
    434192460139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,057 miles (+1,134)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,057 miles
    Test number
    480202359197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass24,923 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,923 miles
    Test number
    714111668173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,827 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,827 miles
    Test number
    281702257420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,879 miles
    Test number
    930363656133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T388 RAR

Does T388 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T388 RAR is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T388 RAR?
The MOT on T388 RAR is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T388 RAR done?
T388 RAR was recorded at 50,632 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,396 miles a year.
Has T388 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T388 RAR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T388 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 T388 RAR find?
T388 RAR passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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