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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T561 ALJMOT history

T561 ALJ is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 66,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
66,658 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 ALJ was last recorded at 66,658 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,251 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,407 miles
Average per year
2,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,658 miles
  • 2025 – 64,251 miles
  • 2024 – 59,169 miles
  • 2023 – 55,650 miles
  • 2022 – 52,246 miles
  • 2021 – 49,151 miles
  • 2020 – 44,389 miles
  • 2019 – 40,103 miles
  • 2018 – 36,458 miles
  • 2017 – 33,092 miles
  • 2016 – 26,866 miles
  • 2015 – 23,945 miles
  • 2014 – 22,505 miles
  • 2013 – 20,200 miles
  • 2012 – 18,961 miles
  • 2011 – 17,344 miles
  • 2010 – 16,887 miles
  • 2009 – 16,538 miles
  • 2008 – 16,093 miles
  • 2007 – 15,579 miles
  • 2006 – 14,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,658 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both rear tyres have side wall cracking and the Near side shows evidence of having been run on flat.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,658 miles (+2,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    755165241932
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass64,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    331323975677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,251 miles (+5,082)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    906212998709
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass59,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    476219011821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail59,169 miles (+3,519)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    530686451017
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,650 miles
    Test number
    102867208132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,650 miles (+3,404)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,650 miles
    Test number
    130523759094
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass52,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    343610422849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,246 miles (+3,095)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    816631111552
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass49,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    924587141485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,151 miles (+4,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    952861773510
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass44,389 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    192623645259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,388 miles (+4,285)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,388 miles
    Test number
    484546173622
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass40,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    804771488762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,103 miles (+3,645)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    651613477585
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass36,458 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,458 miles
    Test number
    975344185459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,457 miles (+3,365)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,457 miles
    Test number
    570673714604
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass33,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,092 miles
    Test number
    446402808114
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have side wall cracking and the Near side shows evidence of having been run on flat.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail33,092 miles (+6,226)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,092 miles
    Test number
    814101077401
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have side wall cracking and the Near side shows evidence of having been run on flat.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass26,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,866 miles
    Test number
    859948173891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,866 miles (+2,921)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,866 miles
    Test number
    759085415002
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass23,945 miles (+1,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,945 miles
    Test number
    827656995098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre side walls starting to crack, but no cords visible yet.

  23. Pass22,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    515371004369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,505 miles (+2,305)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    975731204352
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass20,200 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,200 miles
    Test number
    125034603394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,961 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,961 miles
    Test number
    166737472094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,344 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,344 miles
    Test number
    499057581051
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass16,887 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,887 miles
    Test number
    462448660006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,538 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,538 miles
    Test number
    414845769075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,093 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,093 miles
    Test number
    624753878059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass15,579 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,579 miles
    Test number
    421968167048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass14,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,962 miles
    Test number
    130093576419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T561 ALJ

Does T561 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T561 ALJ is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on T561 ALJ?
The MOT on T561 ALJ is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T561 ALJ done?
T561 ALJ was recorded at 66,658 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,514 miles a year.
Has T561 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 ALJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T561 ALJ 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 T561 ALJ find?
T561 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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