
Ford Fiesta
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc
T501 RARMOT history
T501 RAR is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 160,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 160,021 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T501 RAR
- 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
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T501 RAR was last recorded at 160,021 miles on 26 May 2026, 5,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,079 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,942 miles
- Average per year
- 5,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,021 miles
- 2025 – 154,079 miles
- 2024 – 148,474 miles
- 2023 – 142,794 miles
- 2022 – 135,544 miles
- 2021 – 128,569 miles
- 2020 – 124,872 miles
- 2019 – 120,722 miles
- 2018 – 117,195 miles
- 2017 – 114,871 miles
- 2016 – 112,015 miles
- 2015 – 109,426 miles
- 2014 – 106,047 miles
- 2013 – 102,243 miles
- 2012 – 98,466 miles
- 2011 – 94,631 miles
- 2010 – 91,079 miles
- 2009 – 86,935 miles
- 2007 – 63,180 miles
- 2006 – 56,529 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion in nearside and offside outer sills and underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on inner and outer sidewalls
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
32 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,021 miles (+5,942)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 160,021 miles
- Test number
- 362445073046
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion in nearside and offside outer sills and underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass154,079 miles (+5,605)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 154,079 miles
- Test number
- 298252378787
- AdvisoryAdvise all corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass148,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 148,474 miles
- Test number
- 264672046993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,474 miles (+5,680)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,474 miles
- Test number
- 322671096217
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,794 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 142,794 miles
- Test number
- 235257583275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,794 miles (+7,250)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,794 miles
- Test number
- 636055928367
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 135,544 miles
- Test number
- 917069660318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,544 miles (+6,975)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,544 miles
- Test number
- 892045227757
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass128,569 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 128,569 miles
- Test number
- 270007100278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,568 miles (+3,696)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,568 miles
- Test number
- 898680986787
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 1.107% (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users from engine water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation 46% imbalance (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass124,872 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 124,872 miles
- Test number
- 777285659547
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail124,872 miles (+4,150)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,872 miles
- Test number
- 119170626597
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass120,722 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,722 miles
- Test number
- 942539366960
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear of vehicle and sills corroded but not yet excessive
Fail120,720 miles (+3,525)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,720 miles
- Test number
- 321273613613
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear of vehicle and sills corroded but not yet excessive
Pass117,195 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 117,195 miles
- Test number
- 147224957504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,193 miles (+2,322)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,193 miles
- Test number
- 625367445671
- DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass114,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 114,871 miles
- Test number
- 557873788303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,871 miles (+2,856)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,871 miles
- Test number
- 972425708226
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass112,015 miles (+2,589)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 112,015 miles
- Test number
- 375405163028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,426 miles (+3,379)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 109,426 miles
- Test number
- 979852535102
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass106,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 106,047 miles
- Test number
- 179112234190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,046 miles (+3,803)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,046 miles
- Test number
- 786942234142
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass102,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 102,243 miles
- Test number
- 259846333199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,243 miles (+3,777)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,243 miles
- Test number
- 227835933183
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside rear wheel slightly distorted
Pass98,466 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 98,466 miles
- Test number
- 267974742149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,464 miles (+3,833)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,464 miles
- Test number
- 636132242197
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass94,631 miles (+3,552)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 94,631 miles
- Test number
- 746983341137
- NoteN/*s/r brake pipe rusty
Pass91,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 91,079 miles
- Test number
- 783888350123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,079 miles (+4,144)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,079 miles
- Test number
- 160005450155
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass86,935 miles (+23,755)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 86,935 miles
- Test number
- 333691569160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,180 miles (+6,651)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 63,180 miles
- Test number
- 320466317327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,529 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 56,529 miles
- Test number
- 222221416398
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T501 RAR
- Does T501 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T501 RAR is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T501 RAR?
- The MOT on T501 RAR is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T501 RAR done?
- T501 RAR was recorded at 160,021 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
- Has T501 RAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T501 RAR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T501 RAR 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 T501 RAR find?
- T501 RAR passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 3 advisories: advise corrosion in nearside and offside outer sills and underside of vehicle; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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