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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T54 RCGMOT history

T54 RCG is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 43,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
43,490 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 RCG was last recorded at 43,490 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,485 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,490 miles
  • 2023 – 43,392 miles
  • 2022 – 43,217 miles
  • 2021 – 42,985 miles
  • 2020 – 42,866 miles
  • 2019 – 42,568 miles
  • 2018 – 42,153 miles
  • 2017 – 41,791 miles
  • 2016 – 41,173 miles
  • 2015 – 40,668 miles
  • 2014 – 39,878 miles
  • 2013 – 38,983 miles
  • 2012 – 38,129 miles
  • 2011 – 37,268 miles
  • 2010 – 36,119 miles
  • 2009 – 34,138 miles
  • 2008 – 31,705 miles
  • 2007 – 29,310 miles
  • 2006 – 27,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,490 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,490 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    43,490 miles
    Test number
    746575014436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail43,485 miles (+93)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    542761717631
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass43,392 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,392 miles
    Test number
    278734641457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass43,217 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,217 miles
    Test number
    499859918303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass42,985 miles (+119)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    156421003204
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing thin outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,866 miles (+298)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,866 miles
    Test number
    623597804583
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,568 miles (+415)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,568 miles
    Test number
    396291852838
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 2.mm outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,153 miles (+362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    553078193919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer tyre wearing thin 2.mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side walls perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  9. Pass41,791 miles (+618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,791 miles
    Test number
    464104839724
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass41,173 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,173 miles
    Test number
    482980635344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,668 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,668 miles
    Test number
    347484155061
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass39,878 miles (+895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    225665654014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass38,983 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,983 miles
    Test number
    178760453410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,129 miles (+861)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,129 miles
    Test number
    879921052032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  15. Pass37,268 miles (+1,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,268 miles
    Test number
    686562951051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass36,119 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,119 miles
    Test number
    660737560066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,116 miles (+1,978)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,116 miles
    Test number
    644542360022
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass34,138 miles (+2,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,138 miles
    Test number
    923682369053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,705 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,705 miles
    Test number
    362037068058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,310 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,310 miles
    Test number
    500118867091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,054 miles
    Test number
    452376966000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T54 RCG

Does T54 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T54 RCG is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T54 RCG?
The MOT on T54 RCG is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T54 RCG done?
T54 RCG was recorded at 43,490 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 821 miles a year.
Has T54 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 RCG has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T54 RCG 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 T54 RCG find?
T54 RCG passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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