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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T47 EFJMOT history

T47 EFJ is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 52,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2022
Mileage
52,566 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T47 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T47 EFJ was last recorded at 52,566 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2011: 12,534 miles, lower than 99,866 miles on 30 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,413 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 52,566 miles
  • 2020 – 49,926 miles
  • 2018 – 37,096 miles
  • 2017 – 33,606 miles
  • 2016 – 31,220 miles
  • 2012 – 19,741 miles
  • 2011 – 12,534 miles
  • 2010 – 99,866 miles
  • 2008 – 92,604 miles
  • 2007 – 80,938 miles
  • 2006 – 73,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,566 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion over body not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,566 miles (+153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,566 miles
    Test number
    815103902883
    • AdvisoryCorrosion over body not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail52,413 miles (+2,487)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,413 miles
    Test number
    200925203368
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion over body not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass49,926 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    276113162717
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail49,926 miles (+5,123)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    935137077442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,803 miles (+7,707)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,803 miles
    Test number
    423599235152
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (also tyres perished) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front upper strut top mount

  6. Pass37,096 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,096 miles
    Test number
    656491005639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail37,089 miles (+3,483)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,089 miles
    Test number
    705190484464
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass33,606 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    159587368778
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail33,594 miles (+2,374)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    845246049958
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass31,220 miles (+11,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    416206166617
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass19,741 miles (+7,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,741 miles
    Test number
    958023092208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass12,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    12,534 miles
    Test number
    757827181293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail12,534 miles (-87,332)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,534 miles
    Test number
    968177481272
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass99,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    99,866 miles
    Test number
    950030130045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail99,866 miles (+7,262)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,866 miles
    Test number
    530629120004
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass92,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,604 miles
    Test number
    604933708367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail92,604 miles (+11,666)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,604 miles
    Test number
    304863208350
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass80,938 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,938 miles
    Test number
    550930937195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,095 miles
    Test number
    884503566124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T47 EFJ

Does T47 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T47 EFJ expired on 27 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T47 EFJ?
The MOT on T47 EFJ expired on 27 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T47 EFJ done?
T47 EFJ was recorded at 52,566 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021.
Has T47 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T47 EFJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T47 EFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T47 EFJ find?
T47 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 4 advisories: corrosion over body not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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