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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T397 UEXMOT history

T397 UEX is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
67,820 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 UEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 UEX was last recorded at 67,820 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,742 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
3,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 67,820 miles
  • 2020 – 63,519 miles
  • 2018 – 47,960 miles
  • 2016 – 32,525 miles
  • 2014 – 31,201 miles
  • 2013 – 29,618 miles
  • 2012 – 27,609 miles
  • 2011 – 24,562 miles
  • 2010 – 21,869 miles
  • 2009 – 18,568 miles
  • 2008 – 14,466 miles
  • 2007 – 9,836 miles
  • 2006 – 9,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,820 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    247103939147
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail67,820 miles (+78)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    246820747035
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail67,742 miles (+1,344)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,742 miles
    Test number
    850012017725
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass66,398 miles (+2,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,398 miles
    Test number
    395160471853
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,519 miles (+15,559)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,519 miles
    Test number
    159931050579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,960 miles (+8,405)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,960 miles
    Test number
    367103496195
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,555 miles
    Test number
    893545054014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail39,555 miles (+7,030)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,555 miles
    Test number
    939354490372
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass32,525 miles (+1,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,525 miles
    Test number
    548795641351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished

  10. Pass31,201 miles (+1,583)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,201 miles
    Test number
    555797064152
    • NoteBoth front wishbone inner rear bushes signs of wear
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe surface corrosion
    • NoteSlight play in offside front antiroll bar link
    • NoteSmall hole in rear exhaust silencer

  11. Pass29,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,618 miles
    Test number
    357895483129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,618 miles (+2,009)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,618 miles
    Test number
    785075683171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass27,609 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,609 miles
    Test number
    665372672127
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail27,609 miles (+3,047)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,609 miles
    Test number
    768220372135
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass24,562 miles (+2,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,562 miles
    Test number
    278247961464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass21,869 miles (+3,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,869 miles
    Test number
    300013890136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass18,568 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,568 miles
    Test number
    943404279101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,466 miles (+4,630)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,466 miles
    Test number
    824758698199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

  19. Pass9,836 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    9,836 miles
    Test number
    871809117220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAll brake hose ferrules corroded

  20. Fail9,836 miles (+574)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,836 miles
    Test number
    524818717218
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAll brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteSlight bind n/s rear brake

  21. Pass9,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,262 miles
    Test number
    864754316255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T397 UEX

Does T397 UEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 UEX expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 UEX?
The MOT on T397 UEX expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 UEX done?
T397 UEX was recorded at 67,820 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 3,809 miles a year.
Has T397 UEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 UEX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T397 UEX 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 UEX find?
T397 UEX passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 2 more.

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