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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T538 UCHMOT history

T538 UCH is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
55,410 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 UCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 UCH was last recorded at 55,410 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 4,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2021: 51,008 miles, lower than 460,163 miles on 20 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,010 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,400 miles
Average per year
2,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 55,410 miles
  • 2021 – 51,010 miles
  • 2020 – 460,163 miles
  • 2019 – 42,646 miles
  • 2017 – 37,721 miles
  • 2016 – 31,208 miles
  • 2015 – 29,045 miles
  • 2014 – 27,445 miles
  • 2013 – 25,583 miles
  • 2012 – 23,914 miles
  • 2011 – 21,974 miles
  • 2010 – 20,309 miles
  • 2009 – 18,513 miles
  • 2008 – 16,697 miles
  • 2007 – 14,921 miles
  • 2006 – 12,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,410 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,410 miles (+4,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    766032887209
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass51,010 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    139272424994
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail51,008 miles (-409,155)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,008 miles
    Test number
    454618367217
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass460,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    460,163 miles
    Test number
    858348120777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail46,061 miles (+3,415)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,061 miles
    Test number
    158523863982
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass42,646 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,646 miles
    Test number
    747284862071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail42,632 miles (+4,911)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,632 miles
    Test number
    949915817348
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass37,721 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    966452486143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,716 miles (+6,508)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,716 miles
    Test number
    942157581411
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass31,208 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,208 miles
    Test number
    591032740669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,045 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    108668475036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,000 miles (+1,555)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,000 miles
    Test number
    298946665050
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass27,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    228704544099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,445 miles (+1,862)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    187202044466
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass25,583 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,583 miles
    Test number
    575487833066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSurface rust bottom of offside rear quarter
    • NoteTail pipe rotten

  16. Fail25,583 miles (+1,669)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,583 miles
    Test number
    628007333019
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSurface rust bottom of offside rear quarter
    • NoteTail pipe rotten

  17. Fail23,914 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    257076142075
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

  18. Pass23,914 miles (+1,940)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    827876642053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

  19. Pass21,974 miles (+1,665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,974 miles
    Test number
    408030141092
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass20,309 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,309 miles
    Test number
    251868240053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,513 miles (+1,816)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,513 miles
    Test number
    414549549078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside screenwash jet partially blocked

  22. Pass16,697 miles (+1,776)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,697 miles
    Test number
    693615848082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteScreenwash liquid 'thickening' and 'syrupy'

  23. Pass14,921 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    14,921 miles
    Test number
    660296247000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,863 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,863 miles
    Test number
    462433356042
    • NotePark brake travel requires adjusting at next service

Questions about T538 UCH

Does T538 UCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 UCH expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 UCH?
The MOT on T538 UCH expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 UCH done?
T538 UCH was recorded at 55,410 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 2,573 miles a year.
Has T538 UCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 UCH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T538 UCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T538 UCH find?
T538 UCH passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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