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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T553 JARMOT history

T553 JAR is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
85,863 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 JAR
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 JAR was last recorded at 85,863 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,754 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
1,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,863 miles
  • 2023 – 85,754 miles
  • 2022 – 85,598 miles
  • 2021 – 85,244 miles
  • 2020 – 84,907 miles
  • 2018 – 84,733 miles
  • 2017 – 84,344 miles
  • 2016 – 83,774 miles
  • 2015 – 83,194 miles
  • 2014 – 82,431 miles
  • 2013 – 81,566 miles
  • 2012 – 80,505 miles
  • 2011 – 79,471 miles
  • 2010 – 78,242 miles
  • 2009 – 76,793 miles
  • 2008 – 75,229 miles
  • 2007 – 69,941 miles
  • 2006 – 64,051 miles
  • 2005 – 54,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,863 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,863 miles
    Test number
    331043007780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,861 miles (+107)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    959678307330
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass85,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,754 miles
    Test number
    966349143005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,753 miles (+155)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,753 miles
    Test number
    537130532243
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,598 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    306976629710
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail85,598 miles (+354)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    806765382319
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass85,244 miles (+337)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    686534426347
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,907 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,907 miles
    Test number
    987791811490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,896 miles (+163)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,896 miles
    Test number
    601687576947
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,733 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,733 miles
    Test number
    589043602687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,344 miles
    Test number
    534108646104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,344 miles (+570)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,344 miles
    Test number
    914586694727
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall cracked

  13. Pass83,774 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,774 miles
    Test number
    258680688263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,194 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,194 miles
    Test number
    995330864706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,431 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,431 miles
    Test number
    437458064201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,566 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    359583773291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    258613962228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,505 miles (+1,034)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    887383062209
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass79,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,471 miles
    Test number
    158598951216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,471 miles (+1,229)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,471 miles
    Test number
    726968951216
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  21. Pass78,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    581483660241
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail78,242 miles (+1,449)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    954663060281
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass76,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,793 miles
    Test number
    503758559216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,791 miles (+1,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    333318059449
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass75,229 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,229 miles
    Test number
    130701668279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,941 miles
    Test number
    203877967410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail69,941 miles (+5,890)7 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,941 miles
    Test number
    842266967145
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  28. Pass64,051 miles (+9,336)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    523064286259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose
    • NoteMaximum permissible damage to windscreen at time of test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low

  29. Pass54,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    54,715 miles
    Test number
    402067995262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 JAR

Does T553 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 JAR expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 JAR?
The MOT on T553 JAR expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 JAR done?
T553 JAR was recorded at 85,863 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 1,650 miles a year.
Has T553 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 JAR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T553 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 T553 JAR find?
T553 JAR passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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