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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T48 RDUMOT history

T48 RDU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
109,362 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 RDU
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 RDU was last recorded at 109,362 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,360 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,362 miles
  • 2021 – 105,425 miles
  • 2020 – 101,473 miles
  • 2019 – 95,046 miles
  • 2018 – 91,069 miles
  • 2017 – 86,816 miles
  • 2016 – 81,425 miles
  • 2015 – 77,464 miles
  • 2014 – 73,180 miles
  • 2013 – 69,372 miles
  • 2012 – 65,707 miles
  • 2009 – 63,099 miles
  • 2008 – 60,276 miles
  • 2007 – 55,649 miles
  • 2006 – 51,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,362 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,362 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    652444575833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,360 miles (+3,935)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,360 miles
    Test number
    739113182858
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central + rear silencers split + blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mount lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mounts excessive lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,425 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,425 miles
    Test number
    296037920886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,473 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,473 miles
    Test number
    579422269527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,046 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,046 miles
    Test number
    788315019556
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  6. Fail95,046 miles (+3,977)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,046 miles
    Test number
    136401816453
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  7. Pass91,069 miles (+4,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,069 miles
    Test number
    709462443126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass86,816 miles (+5,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,816 miles
    Test number
    977558325005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass81,425 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    299220706339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,464 miles (+4,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,464 miles
    Test number
    849684035056
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass73,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    149345834050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,180 miles (+3,808)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    485185034051
    • FailureMacpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  13. Pass69,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,372 miles
    Test number
    148118303436
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  14. Fail69,372 miles (+3,665)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,372 miles
    Test number
    796248303039
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  15. Pass65,707 miles (+2,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,707 miles
    Test number
    225310212095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront down pipe mesh split very slightly

  16. Pass63,099 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,099 miles
    Test number
    110980859353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,276 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,276 miles
    Test number
    733018838335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,649 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    584832657305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,734 miles (+10,374)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    784144056331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    964598126046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,360 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,360 miles
    Test number
    280308326042
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T48 RDU

Does T48 RDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T48 RDU expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T48 RDU?
The MOT on T48 RDU expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T48 RDU done?
T48 RDU was recorded at 109,362 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 4,230 miles a year.
Has T48 RDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 RDU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T48 RDU 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 T48 RDU find?
T48 RDU passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked; oil leak, but not excessive.

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