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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T439 MBVMOT history

T439 MBV is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
48,251 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T439 MBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T439 MBV was last recorded at 48,251 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 6,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,808 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,443 miles
Average per year
1,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,251 miles
  • 2023 – 41,808 miles
  • 2022 – 41,324 miles
  • 2021 – 40,734 miles
  • 2020 – 40,212 miles
  • 2019 – 39,452 miles
  • 2018 – 38,374 miles
  • 2017 – 37,018 miles
  • 2016 – 35,603 miles
  • 2015 – 34,330 miles
  • 2014 – 32,569 miles
  • 2013 – 30,535 miles
  • 2012 – 28,595 miles
  • 2011 – 25,897 miles
  • 2010 – 23,236 miles
  • 2009 – 21,936 miles
  • 2008 – 21,255 miles
  • 2007 – 20,196 miles
  • 2006 – 18,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,251 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail48,251 miles (+6,443)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,251 miles
    Test number
    708707786129
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass41,808 miles (+484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    196705136356
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension corroded

  3. Pass41,324 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,324 miles
    Test number
    959252163479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,321 miles (+587)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,321 miles
    Test number
    145817104681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexie pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor near front of swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexie pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rusted on inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at rear near to rear swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass40,734 miles (+522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    747256089097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor corroded

  6. Pass40,212 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    572152536611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,452 miles (+1,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,452 miles
    Test number
    549380696204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corroded

  8. Pass38,374 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,374 miles
    Test number
    818522480954
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail38,370 miles (+1,352)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,370 miles
    Test number
    168391357368
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass37,018 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    591712832011
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have protective coating

  11. Fail37,003 miles (+1,400)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,003 miles
    Test number
    194055694759
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass35,603 miles (+1,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,603 miles
    Test number
    429046476042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass34,330 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    335131795113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Fail34,329 miles (+1,760)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,329 miles
    Test number
    978630695104
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass32,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    32,569 miles
    Test number
    146605604257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,569 miles (+2,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,569 miles
    Test number
    447425704245
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

  17. Pass30,535 miles (+1,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,535 miles
    Test number
    179319983110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass28,595 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,595 miles
    Test number
    717963642106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,897 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,897 miles
    Test number
    397815461190
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake discs starting to corrode

  20. Fail25,897 miles (+2,661)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,897 miles
    Test number
    989175161186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake discs starting to corrode

  21. Pass23,236 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,236 miles
    Test number
    550151160134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,936 miles (+681)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,936 miles
    Test number
    463701269165
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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)

  23. Pass21,255 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,255 miles
    Test number
    240372468457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,196 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,196 miles
    Test number
    420276657177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,933 miles
    Test number
    682696556135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T439 MBV

Does T439 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T439 MBV expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T439 MBV?
The MOT on T439 MBV expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T439 MBV done?
T439 MBV was recorded at 48,251 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 1,577 miles a year.
Has T439 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T439 MBV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T439 MBV 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 T439 MBV find?
T439 MBV failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 7 major defects: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed, and 5 more.

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