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Ford Fiesta

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T401 XPPMOT history

T401 XPP is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
122,813 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 XPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 XPP was last recorded at 122,813 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2022: 11,038 miles, lower than 107,851 miles on 1 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,803 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,813 miles
  • 2023 – 118,219 miles
  • 2022 – 11,038 miles
  • 2021 – 107,851 miles
  • 2020 – 105,858 miles
  • 2019 – 98,638 miles
  • 2018 – 98,456 miles
  • 2017 – 92,109 miles
  • 2016 – 90,224 miles
  • 2015 – 86,027 miles
  • 2014 – 80,280 miles
  • 2013 – 74,586 miles
  • 2012 – 70,123 miles
  • 2011 – 66,886 miles
  • 2010 – 63,150 miles
  • 2009 – 58,849 miles
  • 2008 – 52,445 miles
  • 2007 – 46,495 miles
  • 2006 – 41,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,813 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.

  • Underbody surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,813 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,813 miles
    Test number
    588816892357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,803 miles (+4,584)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,803 miles
    Test number
    968859165870
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,219 miles
    Test number
    740593412184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,219 miles (+107,181)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,219 miles
    Test number
    876033607723
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass11,038 miles (-96,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    11,038 miles
    Test number
    439370300278
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  6. Pass107,851 miles (+1,993)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,851 miles
    Test number
    248011972778
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

  7. Pass105,858 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,858 miles
    Test number
    921768782570
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail105,858 miles (+7,220)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,858 miles
    Test number
    363134859255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass98,638 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,638 miles
    Test number
    314891314952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,456 miles (+3,100)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,456 miles
    Test number
    235118229986
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,356 miles (+3,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,356 miles
    Test number
    763887264939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass92,109 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,109 miles
    Test number
    613985343181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,224 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,224 miles
    Test number
    903668444950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,213 miles (+4,186)1 dangerous10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,213 miles
    Test number
    472757110637
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass86,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    156292355060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,027 miles (+5,747)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    466707145073
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  17. Pass80,280 miles (+5,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    916326334083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,586 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,586 miles
    Test number
    239347333047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass70,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    318525252067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail70,123 miles (+3,237)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    178474242065
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,886 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,886 miles
    Test number
    305415251057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,150 miles
    Test number
    362618640040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,150 miles (+4,301)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,150 miles
    Test number
    240066940034
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass58,849 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    874238849096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,843 miles (+6,398)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,843 miles
    Test number
    290977549066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass52,445 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,445 miles
    Test number
    244432658091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,440 miles (+5,945)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    100779548496
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass46,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    813210657003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,495 miles (+5,389)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    463370657047
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass41,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,106 miles
    Test number
    831183756039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T401 XPP

Does T401 XPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T401 XPP expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T401 XPP?
The MOT on T401 XPP expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T401 XPP done?
T401 XPP was recorded at 122,813 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has T401 XPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 XPP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T401 XPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T401 XPP find?
T401 XPP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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