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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T542 JARMOT history

T542 JAR is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 67,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
67,264 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 JAR
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
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 JAR was last recorded at 67,264 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 2,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,695 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,569 miles
Average per year
1,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,264 miles
  • 2024 – 64,695 miles
  • 2023 – 62,604 miles
  • 2022 – 58,251 miles
  • 2021 – 54,508 miles
  • 2015 – 54,033 miles
  • 2014 – 51,317 miles
  • 2013 – 49,267 miles
  • 2012 – 47,574 miles
  • 2011 – 45,291 miles
  • 2010 – 42,739 miles
  • 2009 – 39,954 miles
  • 2008 – 37,177 miles
  • 2007 – 34,374 miles
  • 2006 – 31,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,264 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,264 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,264 miles
    Test number
    886085605802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,695 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,695 miles
    Test number
    413526990445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,604 miles (+4,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,604 miles
    Test number
    212863373089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer sills corroded

  4. Pass58,251 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,251 miles
    Test number
    178956749635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,508 miles (+475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,508 miles
    Test number
    665089380780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass54,033 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,033 miles
    Test number
    209035585438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,317 miles (+2,050)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,317 miles
    Test number
    519123694116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass49,267 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,267 miles
    Test number
    258127983405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,574 miles (+2,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,574 miles
    Test number
    389606492119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass45,291 miles (+2,552)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,291 miles
    Test number
    939803981121
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs wearing low

  11. Pass42,739 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,739 miles
    Test number
    240007870194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,954 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,954 miles
    Test number
    204250099171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    570040898106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail37,177 miles (+2,803)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    742490498166
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass34,374 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,374 miles
    Test number
    254088687477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,320 miles
    Test number
    632185076174
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T542 JAR

Does T542 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 JAR is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T542 JAR?
The MOT on T542 JAR is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T542 JAR done?
T542 JAR was recorded at 67,264 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 1,864 miles a year.
Has T542 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 JAR has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2008.
Has the mileage on T542 JAR 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 T542 JAR find?
T542 JAR passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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