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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T448 PBUMOT history

T448 PBU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 48,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2023
Mileage
48,743 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 PBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T448 PBU was last recorded at 48,743 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 6,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,979 miles · 1 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,764 miles
Average per year
2,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 48,743 miles
  • 2022 – 41,979 miles
  • 2021 – 35,545 miles
  • 2020 – 27,838 miles
  • 2019 – 27,152 miles
  • 2018 – 26,270 miles
  • 2017 – 25,362 miles
  • 2016 – 24,429 miles
  • 2015 – 23,759 miles
  • 2014 – 22,343 miles
  • 2013 – 20,583 miles
  • 2012 – 19,284 miles
  • 2011 – 18,094 miles
  • 2010 – 17,061 miles
  • 2009 – 16,005 miles
  • 2008 – 14,562 miles
  • 2007 – 13,112 miles
  • 2006 – 11,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,743 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail48,743 miles (+6,764)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,743 miles
    Test number
    929999426807
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass41,979 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,979 miles
    Test number
    547707551351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail41,976 miles (+6,431)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,976 miles
    Test number
    898064401569
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  4. Pass35,545 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    35,545 miles
    Test number
    852002477924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not holed

  5. Fail35,545 miles (+7,707)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,545 miles
    Test number
    516583410454
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face in a seriously weakened condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working washer pipe disconnected under bonnet (rectified) (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not holed

  6. Pass27,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,838 miles
    Test number
    519190484085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail27,838 miles (+686)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,838 miles
    Test number
    279037980975
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass27,152 miles (+882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,152 miles
    Test number
    197861451813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass26,270 miles (+908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,270 miles
    Test number
    277205161137
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass25,362 miles (+933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,362 miles
    Test number
    536941962964
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass24,429 miles (+670)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,429 miles
    Test number
    529530849995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass23,759 miles (+1,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,759 miles
    Test number
    999692535148
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres perished require attn

  13. Pass22,343 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,343 miles
    Test number
    907865234129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,583 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,583 miles
    Test number
    257282123442
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear brake dragging slightly
    • NoteOffside rear footbrake low effort

  15. Pass20,583 miles (+1,299)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,583 miles
    Test number
    338202223188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear brake dragging slightly
    • NoteOffside rear footbrake low effort

  16. Pass19,284 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,284 miles
    Test number
    206242722487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front Tyre slightly perished on outer edge

  17. Fail19,284 miles (+1,190)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,284 miles
    Test number
    696502322108
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front Tyre slightly perished on outer edge

  18. Pass18,094 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,094 miles
    Test number
    848920931176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,061 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,061 miles
    Test number
    103583230157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass16,005 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,005 miles
    Test number
    311088739198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,562 miles (+1,450)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,562 miles
    Test number
    314187728193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass13,112 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,112 miles
    Test number
    364210927103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,510 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,510 miles
    Test number
    803825926179
    • NoteOffside rear footbrake slighty loe

Questions about T448 PBU

Does T448 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 PBU expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 PBU?
The MOT on T448 PBU expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 PBU done?
T448 PBU was recorded at 48,743 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 2,162 miles a year.
Has T448 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 PBU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T448 PBU 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 T448 PBU find?
T448 PBU failed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed, and 3 more.

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