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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T470 TFBMOT history

T470 TFB is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 75,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
75,565 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T470 TFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T470 TFB was last recorded at 75,565 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,724 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
841 miles
Average per year
1,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,565 miles
  • 2020 – 74,724 miles
  • 2019 – 65,013 miles
  • 2017 – 64,852 miles
  • 2016 – 64,432 miles
  • 2015 – 64,115 miles
  • 2014 – 63,665 miles
  • 2013 – 63,097 miles
  • 2012 – 62,549 miles
  • 2011 – 61,754 miles
  • 2010 – 60,324 miles
  • 2009 – 58,931 miles
  • 2008 – 57,545 miles
  • 2007 – 56,574 miles
  • 2006 – 50,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    240363537508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,565 miles (+841)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    929647990090
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass74,724 miles (+9,711)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    977278503831
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass65,013 miles (+161)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,013 miles
    Test number
    760979082961
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,852 miles (+420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,852 miles
    Test number
    410219877856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass64,432 miles (+317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,432 miles
    Test number
    128858534549
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass64,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,115 miles
    Test number
    455165025164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail64,113 miles (+448)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    948605925185
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass63,665 miles (+568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    257316324489
    • NoteCorrosion:- both rear quadrants, both front floors

  10. Pass63,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    215508223150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,095 miles (+546)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,095 miles
    Test number
    135668823130
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass62,549 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    858124022185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,754 miles
    Test number
    157345421141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail61,754 miles (+1,430)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,754 miles
    Test number
    978355221198
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,324 miles (+1,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    112455520124
    • NoteBoth offside tyres

  16. Pass58,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,931 miles
    Test number
    790915929157
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail58,928 miles (+1,383)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    673255329145
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,545 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    544307228133
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass56,574 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,574 miles
    Test number
    862615917106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,901 miles
    Test number
    642198226185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,901 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,901 miles
    Test number
    762956726143
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T470 TFB

Does T470 TFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T470 TFB expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T470 TFB?
The MOT on T470 TFB expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T470 TFB done?
T470 TFB was recorded at 75,565 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 1,312 miles a year.
Has T470 TFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T470 TFB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T470 TFB 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 T470 TFB find?
T470 TFB passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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