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Ford Fiesta

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T433 FBLMOT history

T433 FBL is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 55,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
55,853 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T433 FBL
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
11 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T433 FBL was last recorded at 55,853 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,392 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
461 miles
Average per year
1,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,853 miles
  • 2024 – 55,392 miles
  • 2023 – 54,781 miles
  • 2022 – 54,271 miles
  • 2021 – 53,681 miles
  • 2020 – 53,013 miles
  • 2019 – 52,706 miles
  • 2018 – 51,909 miles
  • 2017 – 50,816 miles
  • 2016 – 49,716 miles
  • 2015 – 48,468 miles
  • 2014 – 47,086 miles
  • 2013 – 45,566 miles
  • 2012 – 44,840 miles
  • 2011 – 43,326 miles
  • 2010 – 41,872 miles
  • 2009 – 39,845 miles
  • 2008 – 37,572 miles
  • 2007 – 34,262 miles
  • 2006 – 30,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,853 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coolant bottle level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,853 miles (+461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    55,853 miles
    Test number
    230504637198
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,392 miles (+611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,392 miles
    Test number
    331450471914
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,781 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    237702358148
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail54,777 miles (+506)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,777 miles
    Test number
    245708116655
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,271 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    54,271 miles
    Test number
    654788712602
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle level low

  6. Fail54,267 miles (+586)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,267 miles
    Test number
    833302304628
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle level low

  7. Pass53,681 miles (+668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,681 miles
    Test number
    613247095492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill rusty

  8. Pass53,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,013 miles
    Test number
    934529925415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,013 miles (+307)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,013 miles
    Test number
    927347165314
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass52,706 miles (+797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,706 miles
    Test number
    290138546455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,909 miles (+1,093)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,909 miles
    Test number
    423247792853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel binding when turning wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass50,816 miles (+1,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    271459573577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass49,716 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,716 miles
    Test number
    755196529650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,468 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,468 miles
    Test number
    937888105009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,086 miles
    Test number
    749167314026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,086 miles (+1,520)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,086 miles
    Test number
    909383614009
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass45,566 miles (+726)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    988578103041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

  18. Pass44,840 miles (+1,514)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,840 miles
    Test number
    917739502023
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front to rear metal mbrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  19. Pass43,326 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    755347311020
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail43,326 miles (+1,454)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    758457311010
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass41,872 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    264072530074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,845 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,845 miles
    Test number
    640284339092
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteSlight perish to osr tyre sidewall.

  23. Fail39,845 miles (+2,273)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,845 miles
    Test number
    801664839076
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight perish to osr tyre sidewall.

  24. Pass37,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    871089988093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,572 miles (+3,310)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    673679888051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteFron tyres worn on inner edges close to limit
    • NoteO/s/r brake drum damp with fluid
    • NoteRear tyres outer walls perished

  26. Pass34,262 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,262 miles
    Test number
    460362287086
    • NoteSlight noise from o/s/r wheel

  27. Fail34,262 miles (+3,267)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,262 miles
    Test number
    572832987012
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight noise from off side rear wheel

  28. Pass30,995 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,995 miles
    Test number
    222455866026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,955 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,955 miles
    Test number
    972943466035
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on limit

Questions about T433 FBL

Does T433 FBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T433 FBL expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T433 FBL?
The MOT on T433 FBL expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T433 FBL done?
T433 FBL was recorded at 55,853 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 1,318 miles a year.
Has T433 FBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T433 FBL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T433 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 T433 FBL find?
T433 FBL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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