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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T425 FBLMOT history

T425 FBL is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 5 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
55,208 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T425 FBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T425 FBL was last recorded at 55,208 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,765 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,443 miles
Average per year
1,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,208 miles
  • 2025 – 53,765 miles
  • 2023 – 50,607 miles
  • 2022 – 48,501 miles
  • 2021 – 45,013 miles
  • 2019 – 44,217 miles
  • 2018 – 43,682 miles
  • 2017 – 41,474 miles
  • 2016 – 38,888 miles
  • 2015 – 36,431 miles
  • 2014 – 34,309 miles
  • 2013 – 31,202 miles
  • 2012 – 29,689 miles
  • 2011 – 28,296 miles
  • 2010 – 27,021 miles
  • 2009 – 25,487 miles
  • 2008 – 24,410 miles
  • 2007 – 22,856 miles
  • 2006 – 21,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,208 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • General corrosion on underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,208 miles (+1,443)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    55,208 miles
    Test number
    768997188762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  2. Pass53,765 miles (+6)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,765 miles
    Test number
    356645750397
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread/starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail53,759 miles (+3,152)2 dangerous5 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,759 miles
    Test number
    316063346334
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak on offside rear brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread/starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,607 miles (+2,106)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,607 miles
    Test number
    771938524712
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror taped on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp not working

  5. Pass48,501 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    472066652943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror held on with tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail48,496 miles (+3,483)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,496 miles
    Test number
    733881770860
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror held on with tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass45,013 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    747098977419
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Front suspension lower arm rear bushes are coming away from their mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ! Rear sections are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail45,007 miles (+790)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,007 miles
    Test number
    992101516545
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Front suspension lower arm rear bushes are coming away from their mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ! Rear sections are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass44,217 miles (+535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,217 miles
    Test number
    338239292793
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Lower arm rear bushes are splitting and coming away from its mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass43,682 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    860374031156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,474 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,474 miles
    Test number
    310710322766
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail41,447 miles (+2,559)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    318050829510
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass38,888 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    605150026940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,431 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,431 miles
    Test number
    718053185172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,424 miles (+2,115)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,424 miles
    Test number
    117252785190
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTyre size : 165 / 70 r13

  16. Pass34,309 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,309 miles
    Test number
    229035184406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,202 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,202 miles
    Test number
    519094283180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,689 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,689 miles
    Test number
    665115282110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,296 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,296 miles
    Test number
    179102981127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,021 miles
    Test number
    753506690188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,021 miles (+1,534)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,021 miles
    Test number
    801075790164
    • 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)

  22. Pass25,487 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,487 miles
    Test number
    190794099178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,410 miles (+1,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    630410908236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,856 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,856 miles
    Test number
    932829877096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,330 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,330 miles
    Test number
    472050886031
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass21,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,330 miles
    Test number
    982940986094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T425 FBL

Does T425 FBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T425 FBL is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T425 FBL?
The MOT on T425 FBL is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T425 FBL done?
T425 FBL was recorded at 55,208 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,687 miles a year.
Has T425 FBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T425 FBL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T425 FBL 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 T425 FBL find?
T425 FBL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 12 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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