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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T553 UFSMOT history

T553 UFS is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2025
Mileage
75,163 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 UFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 UFS was last recorded at 75,163 miles on 22 Jun 2024, 2,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,189 miles · 22 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,974 miles
Average per year
2,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,163 miles
  • 2020 – 72,189 miles
  • 2019 – 68,118 miles
  • 2018 – 64,536 miles
  • 2017 – 61,939 miles
  • 2016 – 59,377 miles
  • 2015 – 57,113 miles
  • 2014 – 53,740 miles
  • 2013 – 50,328 miles
  • 2012 – 46,290 miles
  • 2011 – 43,289 miles
  • 2010 – 39,950 miles
  • 2009 – 34,764 miles
  • 2008 – 30,387 miles
  • 2007 – 25,943 miles
  • 2006 – 24,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,163 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • BOTH SILLS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,163 miles
    Test number
    715840884139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,163 miles (+2,974)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,163 miles
    Test number
    162057801178
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  3. Pass72,189 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,189 miles
    Test number
    167574937827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,118 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,118 miles
    Test number
    160259806009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    740381722202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,536 miles (+5)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    619394086819
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail64,531 miles (+2,592)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,531 miles
    Test number
    914679082219
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass61,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,939 miles
    Test number
    276563513057
    • AdvisoryBOTH SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  9. Fail61,939 miles (+2,562)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,939 miles
    Test number
    314323376097
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  10. Pass59,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    219792921529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,377 miles (+2,264)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    782766882826
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFloor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  12. Pass57,113 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    426527265160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  13. Fail57,113 miles (+3,373)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    879847965120
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  14. Pass53,740 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    899379464142
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs worn and corroded
  15. Fail53,740 miles (+3,412)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    557059464124
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded
  16. Pass50,328 miles (+4,038)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,328 miles
    Test number
    986300873185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
    • NoteSlight play/wear in offside and nearside rear axle mounting bushes
  17. Pass46,290 miles (+98)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,290 miles
    Test number
    308322872159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail46,192 miles (+2,903)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,192 miles
    Test number
    175368362166
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass43,289 miles (+3,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,289 miles
    Test number
    116788861141
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass39,950 miles (+5,186)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,950 miles
    Test number
    111589860184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
  21. Pass34,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,764 miles
    Test number
    380161969140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,764 miles (+4,377)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,764 miles
    Test number
    554981369152
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass30,387 miles (+4,444)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,387 miles
    Test number
    590749658175
    • NoteCracking inbetween treads in nearside front tyre / not showing cord at present also nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking 185/55r14 alloy rims
    • NoteNearside front top srut mounting sticking/ road spring twisting when wheel jacked up
    • NoteSlight roughness in nearside front hub
  24. Pass25,943 miles (+1,420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,943 miles
    Test number
    520157367145
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake disc inner faces corroded
  25. Pass24,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,523 miles
    Test number
    891522876136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,523 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,523 miles
    Test number
    853082576112
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/corrodied on inside edges more so nearside / vented discs/non a.b.s.
    • NoteSlight leak/small hole in exhaust rear box/bosal 154-269

Questions about T553 UFS

Does T553 UFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 UFS expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 UFS?
The MOT on T553 UFS expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 UFS done?
T553 UFS was recorded at 75,163 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2024, an average of 2,813 miles a year.
Has T553 UFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 UFS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T553 UFS 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 UFS find?
T553 UFS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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