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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

T40 MBEMOT history

T40 MBE is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,943 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 MBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 MBE was last recorded at 116,943 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,905 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,038 miles
Average per year
6,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,943 miles
  • 2025 – 112,905 miles
  • 2024 – 106,910 miles
  • 2023 – 100,307 miles
  • 2022 – 97,546 miles
  • 2021 – 94,163 miles
  • 2020 – 90,620 miles
  • 2019 – 86,495 miles
  • 2018 – 83,018 miles
  • 2017 – 71,752 miles
  • 2016 – 57,993 miles
  • 2015 – 41,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,943 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,943 miles
    Test number
    926400510092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail116,943 miles (+4,038)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,943 miles
    Test number
    773515242875
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,905 miles (+5,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    539210148849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass106,910 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,910 miles
    Test number
    895117034989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,907 miles (+6,600)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,907 miles
    Test number
    278745353905
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    383220983332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail100,302 miles (+2,756)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,302 miles
    Test number
    146022531073
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,546 miles
    Test number
    287877879863
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer input pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail97,546 miles (+3,383)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,546 miles
    Test number
    304881491899
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer input pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass94,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,163 miles
    Test number
    240604251844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail94,140 miles (+3,520)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,140 miles
    Test number
    620129341286
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,620 miles
    Test number
    528523038114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail90,620 miles (+4,125)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,620 miles
    Test number
    767819572321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass86,495 miles (+3,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    933594572948
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension strut top mounting worn

  15. Pass83,018 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,018 miles
    Test number
    957261305464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,014 miles (+11,262)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,014 miles
    Test number
    109906658415
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,752 miles (+13,759)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    392823427275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,993 miles (+16,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,993 miles
    Test number
    608053509640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass41,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    778417655024
    • 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)

Questions about T40 MBE

Does T40 MBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 MBE is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 MBE?
The MOT on T40 MBE is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 MBE done?
T40 MBE was recorded at 116,943 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,908 miles a year.
Has T40 MBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 MBE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 MBE 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 T40 MBE find?
T40 MBE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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