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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T38 TVXMOT history

T38 TVX is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
122,893 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 TVX
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
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 TVX was last recorded at 122,893 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,802 miles · 10 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
4,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,893 miles
  • 2021 – 122,802 miles
  • 2020 – 122,188 miles
  • 2019 – 121,842 miles
  • 2018 – 121,634 miles
  • 2017 – 121,115 miles
  • 2016 – 120,327 miles
  • 2015 – 116,316 miles
  • 2014 – 114,534 miles
  • 2013 – 107,761 miles
  • 2012 – 103,065 miles
  • 2011 – 93,949 miles
  • 2010 – 83,545 miles
  • 2009 – 74,198 miles
  • 2008 – 61,540 miles
  • 2007 – 51,509 miles
  • 2006 – 43,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,893 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,893 miles
    Test number
    743564651430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail122,893 miles (+91)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,893 miles
    Test number
    309841330786
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass122,802 miles (+614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,802 miles
    Test number
    781041464823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass122,188 miles (+346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,188 miles
    Test number
    652828944439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass121,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,842 miles
    Test number
    530483477504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail121,842 miles (+208)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,842 miles
    Test number
    978875566023
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,634 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,634 miles
    Test number
    552107913135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,115 miles
    Test number
    336155098277
    • 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)

  9. Fail121,115 miles (+788)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,115 miles
    Test number
    783271881502
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  10. Pass120,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,327 miles
    Test number
    929500814563
    • 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)

  11. Fail120,327 miles (+4,011)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,327 miles
    Test number
    979086423363
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  12. Pass116,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,316 miles
    Test number
    853165230988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,316 miles (+1,782)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,316 miles
    Test number
    282867087873
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  14. Pass114,534 miles (+6,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,534 miles
    Test number
    155001224329
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass107,761 miles (+4,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,761 miles
    Test number
    528403643078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass103,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,065 miles
    Test number
    178019562498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail103,065 miles (+9,116)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,065 miles
    Test number
    777129462036
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass93,949 miles (+10,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    119634551461
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass83,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,545 miles
    Test number
    140022940413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,545 miles (+9,347)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,545 miles
    Test number
    264022540072
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass74,198 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,198 miles
    Test number
    443802469006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail74,134 miles (+12,594)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    282037859006
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass61,540 miles (+10,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,540 miles
    Test number
    412088058024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass51,509 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    664167457022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,966 miles
    Test number
    462892256095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 TVX

Does T38 TVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 TVX expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 TVX?
The MOT on T38 TVX expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 TVX done?
T38 TVX was recorded at 122,893 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 4,669 miles a year.
Has T38 TVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 TVX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T38 TVX 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 T38 TVX find?
T38 TVX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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