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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T397 LJNMOT history

T397 LJN is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
103,653 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 LJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 LJN was last recorded at 103,653 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,651 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,653 miles
  • 2023 – 103,009 miles
  • 2022 – 102,055 miles
  • 2021 – 100,498 miles
  • 2020 – 98,370 miles
  • 2019 – 96,044 miles
  • 2018 – 94,098 miles
  • 2017 – 92,229 miles
  • 2016 – 89,281 miles
  • 2015 – 81,418 miles
  • 2014 – 73,544 miles
  • 2013 – 65,186 miles
  • 2012 – 57,878 miles
  • 2011 – 51,455 miles
  • 2010 – 43,397 miles
  • 2009 – 40,910 miles
  • 2008 – 38,697 miles
  • 2007 – 35,128 miles
  • 2006 – 31,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,653 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,653 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    812238431114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,651 miles (+642)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,651 miles
    Test number
    205265109721
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer and inside of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass103,009 miles (+954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,009 miles
    Test number
    845335374862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass102,055 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,055 miles
    Test number
    811152630371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass100,498 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    977775898205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,370 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,370 miles
    Test number
    201522886671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,044 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,044 miles
    Test number
    302382890654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,098 miles (+1,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,098 miles
    Test number
    327129124939
    • 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))

  9. Pass92,229 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,229 miles
    Test number
    705209763409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,281 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    652244726842
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail89,280 miles (+7,862)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    105952801935
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

  12. Pass81,418 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    940207035790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,284 miles (+7,740)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,284 miles
    Test number
    942277029710
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass73,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,544 miles
    Test number
    796820464240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,544 miles (+8,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,544 miles
    Test number
    845340364203
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass65,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,186 miles
    Test number
    347486743400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail65,186 miles (+7,308)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,186 miles
    Test number
    397376943292
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,878 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,878 miles
    Test number
    478283632221
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  19. Fail57,878 miles (+6,423)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,878 miles
    Test number
    318093732484
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  20. Pass51,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,455 miles
    Test number
    598653961293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,455 miles (+8,058)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,455 miles
    Test number
    789818651269
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on tread +sidewalls +o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn +n/s/r tyre low on edges

  22. Pass43,397 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    683472200266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Fail43,346 miles (+2,436)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,346 miles
    Test number
    100317790172
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass40,910 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    884195619272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,697 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,697 miles
    Test number
    740733788126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,644 miles (+3,516)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,644 miles
    Test number
    941978678177
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass35,128 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    943461277191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,938 miles
    Test number
    440229676192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 LJN

Does T397 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 LJN expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 LJN?
The MOT on T397 LJN expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 LJN done?
T397 LJN was recorded at 103,653 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 3,940 miles a year.
Has T397 LJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 LJN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T397 LJN 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 T397 LJN find?
T397 LJN passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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