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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T523 BHJMOT history

T523 BHJ is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2021
Mileage
132,384 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 BHJ
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
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T523 BHJ was last recorded at 132,384 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,274 miles · 16 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
1,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 132,384 miles
  • 2020 – 132,274 miles
  • 2019 – 132,130 miles
  • 2018 – 131,789 miles
  • 2017 – 130,640 miles
  • 2016 – 129,271 miles
  • 2015 – 127,823 miles
  • 2014 – 127,238 miles
  • 2013 – 126,683 miles
  • 2012 – 124,994 miles
  • 2011 – 122,444 miles
  • 2010 – 120,375 miles
  • 2008 – 119,370 miles
  • 2007 – 111,951 miles
  • 2006 – 105,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,384 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets missing (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPorr standard of previous welding repairs to n/s sill & o/s/r chassis

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,384 miles (+110)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,384 miles
    Test number
    782184406817
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets missing (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPorr standard of previous welding repairs to n/s sill & o/s/r chassis
  2. Pass132,274 miles (+144)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,274 miles
    Test number
    445924171108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  3. Pass132,130 miles (+341)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,130 miles
    Test number
    681056800639
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated
  4. Pass131,789 miles (+1,149)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,789 miles
    Test number
    541553108644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  5. Pass130,640 miles (+1,369)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    623213944130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside door trim fouling but door can still be readily opened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
  6. Pass129,271 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,271 miles
    Test number
    926127466205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  7. Fail129,271 miles (+3)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,271 miles
    Test number
    626593118904
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In door shut (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  8. Fail129,268 miles (+1,445)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,268 miles
    Test number
    872755192875
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill front and rear (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door shut near "b" pillar (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Chords exposed just below upper ferrul (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system deteriorated and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
  9. Pass127,823 miles (+19)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,823 miles
    Test number
    328026278509
    • AdvisoryBulb cover fallen off the inside of the O/S headlight
    • AdvisoryChunk out of the N/S/R tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryExhaust/body centre heat shield inseure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Badly cracking & perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms rear bushes badly cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroding
    • AdvisoryLift in rear shock absorber top mounts
    • AdvisoryN/S/F wiper blade split on the inner end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter and inner sills corroding
  10. Fail127,804 miles (+566)8 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    431464358514
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBulb cover fallen off the inside of the O/S headlight
    • AdvisoryChunk out of the N/S/R tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryExhaust/body centre heat shield inseure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Badly cracking & perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms rear bushes badly cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroding
    • AdvisoryLift in rear shock absorber top mounts
    • AdvisoryN/S/F wiper blade split on the inner end
    • AdvisoryN/S/R slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter and inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryThe parking brake has only just met the efficiency level
  11. Pass127,238 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,238 miles
    Test number
    496420814312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f head light sheald detatched but not efecthing pattern
  12. Fail127,237 miles (+554)1 dangerous5 failures8 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    837373374236
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust centre heat shield insecure
    • NoteFuel tank corroding
    • NoteHandbrake cables corroding
    • NoteN/S/F wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn in the inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F inner CV boot outer clip insecure
    • NoteRear shock absorbers have 5mm lift
    • NoteThe O/S brake light is duller than the N/S
    • NoteThe O/S headlight bulb cover has become detached from its mounting and is laying on the inside of the headlight lense
    • NoteThe chassis & underside has surface corrosion
  13. Pass126,683 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    395236973258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail126,683 miles (+1,689)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    625136573237
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass124,994 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,994 miles
    Test number
    718202172226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail124,994 miles (+2,550)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,994 miles
    Test number
    295879862286
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass122,444 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,444 miles
    Test number
    449718671252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc corroded on inner edge
  18. Fail122,444 miles (+2,069)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,444 miles
    Test number
    217868571265
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc corroded on inner edge
  19. Pass120,375 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    194319170290
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs inner edge slightlycorroded
  20. Fail120,368 miles (+998)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,368 miles
    Test number
    484583870225
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs inner edge slightlycorroded
  21. Pass119,370 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    863105348262
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front tyre cut in side wall
  22. Fail119,370 miles (+7,419)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    310731548244
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front tyre cut in side wall
  23. Pass111,951 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    111,951 miles
    Test number
    360633647402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail111,926 miles (+6,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,926 miles
    Test number
    582192347272
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass105,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    671043446225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T523 BHJ

Does T523 BHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T523 BHJ expired on 15 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T523 BHJ?
The MOT on T523 BHJ expired on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T523 BHJ done?
T523 BHJ was recorded at 132,384 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 1,743 miles a year.
Has T523 BHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 BHJ has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T523 BHJ 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 T523 BHJ find?
T523 BHJ failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets missing; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear; offside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 2 more.

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