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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T479 JKEMOT history

T479 JKE is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
100,128 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 JKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T479 JKE was last recorded at 100,128 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,320 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,808 miles
Average per year
1,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,128 miles
  • 2024 – 98,320 miles
  • 2023 – 96,804 miles
  • 2022 – 91,966 miles
  • 2021 – 88,359 miles
  • 2020 – 87,371 miles
  • 2019 – 85,374 miles
  • 2018 – 82,541 miles
  • 2017 – 81,374 miles
  • 2016 – 80,276 miles
  • 2015 – 78,998 miles
  • 2014 – 77,789 miles
  • 2013 – 76,849 miles
  • 2012 – 75,456 miles
  • 2011 – 73,174 miles
  • 2010 – 72,384 miles
  • 2009 – 71,748 miles
  • 2008 – 71,132 miles
  • 2007 – 70,225 miles
  • 2006 – 69,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,128 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,128 miles (+1,808)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    587403592351
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

  2. Pass98,320 miles (+1,516)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,320 miles
    Test number
    861330114045
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass96,804 miles (+4,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,804 miles
    Test number
    117494963936
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass91,966 miles (+3,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,966 miles
    Test number
    810107035593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass88,359 miles (+988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,359 miles
    Test number
    404918464259
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusty but not holed

  6. Pass87,371 miles (+1,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    297306537356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass85,374 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    958813756015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,541 miles (+1,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,541 miles
    Test number
    724259852693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass81,374 miles (+1,098)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,374 miles
    Test number
    820830101876
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror not fitted

  10. Pass80,276 miles (+1,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,276 miles
    Test number
    803219605501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass78,998 miles (+1,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,998 miles
    Test number
    728369665190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass77,789 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    478314074181
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail77,789 miles (+940)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    439404774138
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,849 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,849 miles
    Test number
    265557273468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,456 miles (+2,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,456 miles
    Test number
    938559472136
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass73,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    249933271161
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail73,174 miles (+790)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    269163271173
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass72,384 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    912419370178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,748 miles (+616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,748 miles
    Test number
    784486079102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass71,132 miles (+907)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    933799278171
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass70,225 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,225 miles
    Test number
    970676677142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,432 miles
    Test number
    341858976100
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

Questions about T479 JKE

Does T479 JKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T479 JKE expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T479 JKE?
The MOT on T479 JKE expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T479 JKE done?
T479 JKE was recorded at 100,128 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,559 miles a year.
Has T479 JKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 JKE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T479 JKE 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 T479 JKE find?
T479 JKE failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 major defect, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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