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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T451 BWLMOT history

T451 BWL is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
88,019 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 BWL
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
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T451 BWL was last recorded at 88,019 miles on 12 Jul 2023, 1,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,696 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,323 miles
Average per year
1,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,019 miles
  • 2022 – 86,696 miles
  • 2021 – 84,756 miles
  • 2020 – 83,162 miles
  • 2019 – 81,242 miles
  • 2018 – 79,325 miles
  • 2017 – 77,329 miles
  • 2016 – 75,974 miles
  • 2015 – 74,938 miles
  • 2014 – 73,902 miles
  • 2013 – 72,820 miles
  • 2012 – 71,264 miles
  • 2011 – 69,615 miles
  • 2010 – 68,020 miles
  • 2009 – 66,369 miles
  • 2008 – 64,870 miles
  • 2007 – 62,838 miles
  • 2006 – 58,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,019 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail88,019 miles (+1,323)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,019 miles
    Test number
    440230004470
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass86,696 miles (+1,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,696 miles
    Test number
    721741586492
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear suspension and components have light corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChassis & underbody has light corrosion

  3. Pass84,756 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,756 miles
    Test number
    496439028607
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail84,756 miles (+1,594)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,756 miles
    Test number
    957667203304
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass83,162 miles (+1,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,162 miles
    Test number
    636505391482
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded

  6. Pass81,242 miles (+1,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,242 miles
    Test number
    176473255703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass79,325 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,325 miles
    Test number
    442782921616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,308 miles (+1,979)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    750263184008
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced due to excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    422814983757
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill weak
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  10. Fail77,329 miles (+1,355)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    680330858601
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill weak
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  11. Pass75,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    857756748069
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded/weak

  12. Fail75,974 miles (+1,036)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    463971511780
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded/weak

  13. Pass74,938 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,938 miles
    Test number
    446448805267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside outer sill weak

  14. Fail74,938 miles (+1,036)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,938 miles
    Test number
    799708105224
    • Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside outer sill weak

  15. Pass73,902 miles (+1,082)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,902 miles
    Test number
    746659304244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded/weak

  16. Pass72,820 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,820 miles
    Test number
    827627103211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,264 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,264 miles
    Test number
    328395902210
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteLift offside rear top shock absorber mounting
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn outer edge slightly

  18. Pass71,264 miles (+1,649)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,264 miles
    Test number
    599225302245
    • NoteLift offside rear top shock absorber mounting
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn outer edge slightly

  19. Pass69,615 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,615 miles
    Test number
    106867001283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,603 miles (+1,583)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,603 miles
    Test number
    515082801255
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass68,020 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,020 miles
    Test number
    832319200240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,369 miles (+1,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,369 miles
    Test number
    704402709205
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass64,870 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    552020818209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,838 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,838 miles
    Test number
    910271817215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,359 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,359 miles
    Test number
    723797406238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/r brake effort low hand & foot brake (66%)of o/s/r

Questions about T451 BWL

Does T451 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T451 BWL expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T451 BWL?
The MOT on T451 BWL expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T451 BWL done?
T451 BWL was recorded at 88,019 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2023, an average of 1,749 miles a year.
Has T451 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 BWL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T451 BWL 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 T451 BWL find?
T451 BWL failed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2023 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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