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Ford Fiesta

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

T549 FRAMOT history

T549 FRA is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 49,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
49,964 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T549 FRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T549 FRA was last recorded at 49,964 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 5,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,245 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,719 miles
Average per year
1,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,964 miles
  • 2024 – 44,245 miles
  • 2023 – 40,675 miles
  • 2022 – 39,201 miles
  • 2021 – 38,178 miles
  • 2020 – 37,612 miles
  • 2019 – 36,376 miles
  • 2018 – 34,851 miles
  • 2017 – 33,003 miles
  • 2016 – 30,955 miles
  • 2015 – 28,872 miles
  • 2014 – 26,416 miles
  • 2013 – 24,632 miles
  • 2012 – 23,807 miles
  • 2011 – 23,006 miles
  • 2010 – 22,067 miles
  • 2009 – 21,022 miles
  • 2008 – 19,444 miles
  • 2007 – 18,145 miles
  • 2006 – 17,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,964 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,964 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,964 miles
    Test number
    800442916761
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail49,964 miles (+5,719)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,964 miles
    Test number
    124167963722
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass44,245 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    44,245 miles
    Test number
    691091226781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,675 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,675 miles
    Test number
    362356783553
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail40,666 miles (+1,465)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,666 miles
    Test number
    500832035660
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,201 miles (+1,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    519035239272
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished

  7. Pass38,178 miles (+566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,178 miles
    Test number
    907559550236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass37,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    233995843925
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail37,610 miles (+1,234)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,610 miles
    Test number
    512800600536
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass36,376 miles (+1,525)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,376 miles
    Test number
    998712936910
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass34,851 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,851 miles
    Test number
    293586655665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  12. Fail34,849 miles (+1,846)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,849 miles
    Test number
    166808615504
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Pass33,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    344518032752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail33,002 miles (+2,047)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,002 miles
    Test number
    570180005569
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass30,955 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,955 miles
    Test number
    239074909223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass28,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,872 miles
    Test number
    369575175073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,870 miles (+2,454)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,870 miles
    Test number
    195295475465
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass26,416 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    749060374004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,632 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,632 miles
    Test number
    387622273068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,807 miles (+801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,807 miles
    Test number
    618123072028
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass23,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,006 miles
    Test number
    937456071055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,004 miles (+937)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,004 miles
    Test number
    919776871070
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  23. Pass22,067 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,067 miles
    Test number
    121878470406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass21,022 miles (+1,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,022 miles
    Test number
    404222579067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail19,444 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,444 miles
    Test number
    120571278090
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass19,444 miles (+1,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,444 miles
    Test number
    183401078471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass18,145 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,145 miles
    Test number
    192482577090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,088 miles
    Test number
    732116476030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T549 FRA

Does T549 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T549 FRA expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T549 FRA?
The MOT on T549 FRA expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T549 FRA done?
T549 FRA was recorded at 49,964 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 1,700 miles a year.
Has T549 FRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T549 FRA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T549 FRA 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 T549 FRA find?
T549 FRA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; nearside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear outer cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 3 more.

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