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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T481 WPAMOT history

T481 WPA is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2022 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 68,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2022
Mileage
68,380 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
MOT tests
10
5 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 WPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T481 WPA was last recorded at 68,380 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 2,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,510 miles · 28 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
2,870 miles
Average per year
1,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,380 miles
  • 2021 – 65,510 miles
  • 2020 – 64,066 miles
  • 2019 – 63,038 miles
  • 2018 – 62,323 miles
  • 2017 – 61,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,380 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( Outer portion of the tread area. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( outer sill area. ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Inner sill area. ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Inner sill area. ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,380 miles (+2,870)1 dangerous8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,380 miles
    Test number
    867734906909
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( Outer portion of the tread area. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( outer sill area. ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Inner sill area. ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Inner sill area. ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,510 miles (+1,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    110955482674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass64,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    330022051707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall and in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on outer wall and in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail64,066 miles (+1,028)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    274657549618
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall and in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on outer wall and in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,038 miles (+14)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,038 miles
    Test number
    707000858274
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount has movement but not considered excessive

  6. Fail63,024 miles (+701)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,024 miles
    Test number
    879243482281
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass62,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,323 miles
    Test number
    347920861066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension inner rear bush slightly deteriorated

  8. Fail62,323 miles (+742)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,323 miles
    Test number
    541174801700
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front disc has slight rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension inner rear bush slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass61,581 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,581 miles
    Test number
    193096964931
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front discs inner surface slightly rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside front disc outer surface slightly rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror taped up for support

  10. Fail61,580 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,580 miles
    Test number
    498281086747
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front discs inner surface slightly rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside front disc outer surface slightly rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror taped up for support

Questions about T481 WPA

Does T481 WPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 WPA expired on 27 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 WPA?
The MOT on T481 WPA expired on 27 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 WPA done?
T481 WPA was recorded at 68,380 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022, an average of 1,374 miles a year.
Has T481 WPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 WPA has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T481 WPA 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 T481 WPA find?
T481 WPA failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( outer portion of the tread area. ); nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 17 more.

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