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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T538 CBNMOT history

T538 CBN is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,808 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 CBN
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 CBN was last recorded at 74,808 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,766 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
3,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,808 miles
  • 2025 – 74,766 miles
  • 2024 – 74,733 miles
  • 2023 – 73,968 miles
  • 2022 – 73,275 miles
  • 2020 – 72,026 miles
  • 2019 – 66,039 miles
  • 2018 – 63,843 miles
  • 2017 – 58,099 miles
  • 2016 – 50,196 miles
  • 2015 – 46,780 miles
  • 2014 – 33,414 miles
  • 2013 – 20,658 miles
  • 2011 – 12,111 miles
  • 2010 – 11,892 miles
  • 2009 – 11,694 miles
  • 2008 – 11,414 miles
  • 2007 – 10,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,808 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,808 miles (+42)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,808 miles
    Test number
    772820920748
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,766 miles (+33)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,766 miles
    Test number
    141394971522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,733 miles (+765)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,733 miles
    Test number
    173261557050
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,968 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,968 miles
    Test number
    575375854285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,967 miles (+692)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    411125989356
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,275 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    173229445834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail73,274 miles (+1,248)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,274 miles
    Test number
    806554944216
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass72,026 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,026 miles
    Test number
    801088318995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,039 miles (+2,196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,039 miles
    Test number
    414324857752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass63,843 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    283853050525
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  11. Fail63,842 miles (+5,743)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,842 miles
    Test number
    197785972591
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside 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 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)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  12. Pass58,099 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    263572982792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,196 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,196 miles
    Test number
    275965788302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,780 miles (+13,366)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,780 miles
    Test number
    478986005128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail33,414 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,414 miles
    Test number
    719887874070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,414 miles (+12,756)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,414 miles
    Test number
    749057374053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,658 miles (+8,547)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,658 miles
    Test number
    439115413089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,111 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    12,111 miles
    Test number
    677192761376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,892 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,892 miles
    Test number
    484137440355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,694 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,694 miles
    Test number
    134892949397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail11,414 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,414 miles
    Test number
    111284028337
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass11,414 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,414 miles
    Test number
    693154728386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,992 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    10,992 miles
    Test number
    402847047460
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass10,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,717 miles
    Test number
    294049927086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail10,717 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,717 miles
    Test number
    841239527009
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T538 CBN

Does T538 CBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T538 CBN is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T538 CBN?
The MOT on T538 CBN is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T538 CBN done?
T538 CBN was recorded at 74,808 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,362 miles a year.
Has T538 CBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 CBN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T538 CBN 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 T538 CBN find?
T538 CBN passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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