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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T56 NLEMOT history

T56 NLE is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
84,618 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 NLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 NLE was last recorded at 84,618 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2010: 63,744 miles, lower than 79,917 miles on 4 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,066 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
1,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,618 miles
  • 2021 – 84,066 miles
  • 2019 – 82,378 miles
  • 2018 – 81,330 miles
  • 2017 – 80,286 miles
  • 2016 – 79,127 miles
  • 2015 – 77,156 miles
  • 2014 – 74,645 miles
  • 2013 – 71,575 miles
  • 2012 – 68,412 miles
  • 2011 – 65,893 miles
  • 2010 – 63,744 miles
  • 2009 – 79,917 miles
  • 2008 – 59,529 miles
  • 2007 – 57,838 miles
  • 2006 – 56,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,618 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms delaminating and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBreather pipes have collapsed
  • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
  • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn at inner edgeRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is badly perished in tread (2014 tyre)
  • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places esp sills

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Both lower arm bushes are perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Coolant leak noted from n/s of cylinder head

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Underside is rusty in places esp f/o/s suspension mounting and sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,618 miles (+552)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,618 miles
    Test number
    747529338165
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms delaminating and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBreather pipes have collapsed
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is badly perished in tread (2014 tyre)
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places esp sills

  2. Pass84,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    747346590074
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places esp sills and front inner wheel arches

  3. Fail84,066 miles (+1,688)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    560427204307
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places esp sills and front inner wheel arches

  4. Pass82,378 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,378 miles
    Test number
    597187735253
    • AdvisoryF/o/s brake is slower to rise
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryR/o/s top suspension bush is worn

  5. Fail82,378 miles (+1,048)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,378 miles
    Test number
    921485037793
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryF/o/s brake is slower to rise
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryR/o/s top suspension bush is worn

  6. Pass81,330 miles (+1,044)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    585515486931
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top suspension mountings are worn
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is curbed
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryIntiorer mirror is u/s
    • AdvisoryNo rear wiper blade is fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle is rusty in places esp o/s outer sill

  7. Pass80,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,286 miles
    Test number
    521985806123
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak noted from n/s of cylinder head
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places esp f/o/s suspension mounting and sills

  8. Fail80,286 miles (+1,159)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,286 miles
    Test number
    232784136671
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak noted from n/s of cylinder head
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places esp f/o/s suspension mounting and sills

  9. Pass79,127 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    170463806032
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks noted from the engine and gearbox

  10. Fail79,127 miles (+1,971)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    564854278960
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks noted from the engine and gearbox

  11. Pass77,156 miles (+2,511)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    976057865153
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes are very rusty
    • NoteCoolant leaks noted from water pump and other arear's
    • NoteExhaust is rusty
    • NoteNoise from engine possible water pump
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteR/o/s top suspension mounting is worn

  12. Pass74,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    517346474133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,645 miles (+3,070)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    639436574155
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes very rusty
    • NoteRear wiper missing

  14. Pass71,575 miles (+3,163)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,575 miles
    Test number
    266402863128
    • NoteBoth rear top suspension mounting worn
    • NoteEngine idling poorly and stalling easily
    • NoteExhaust rusty ,cracked at centre box and blowing
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes very rusty

  15. Pass68,412 miles (+2,519)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,412 miles
    Test number
    156482152174
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes rusty
    • NoteBoth rear top suspension mountings worn
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leaks noted from engine and gearbox

  16. Pass65,893 miles (+2,149)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,893 miles
    Test number
    505889371154
    • NoteBoth front lower suspesion arm inner rear bushes perished
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes rusty

  17. Pass63,744 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    211885370490
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes rusty in places
    • NoteF/n/s tyre curbed and has approx 2mm of tread left
    • NoteR/n/s tyre badly perished

  18. Fail63,744 miles (-16,173)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    593965870147
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes rusty in places
    • NoteF/n/s tyre curbed and has approx 2mm of tread left
    • NoteR/n/s tyre badly perished

  19. Fail79,917 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    214225459480
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteR/n/s tyre badly perished and curbed
    • NoteR/o/s tyre perished
    • NoteSlight wear noted in rack drive or rack

  20. Pass79,917 miles (+20,388)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    393215759145
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteR/n/s tyre badly perished and curbed
    • NoteR/o/s tyre perished
    • NoteSlight wear noted in rack drive or rack

  21. Pass59,529 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    140310678143
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront discs badly worn and pads low
    • NoteR/n/s tyre low on tread and badly perished
    • NoteR/o/s tyre perished
    • NoteSlight weep of water from thermostate housing

  22. Fail59,529 miles (+1,691)1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    454450878173
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront discs badly worn and pads low
    • NoteR/n/s tyre low on tread and badly perished
    • NoteR/o/s tyre perished
    • NoteSlight weep of water from thermostate housing

  23. Fail57,838 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    193232677196
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront discs worn and pads low
    • NoteR/n/s tyre perished

  24. Pass57,838 miles (+1,382)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    902062277120
    • NoteFront discs worn and pads low
    • NoteR/n/s tyre perished

  25. Pass56,456 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,456 miles
    Test number
    162427076115
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.
    • NoteThe N/S/R tyre is perrished.
    • NoteThe engine, and possibly the gearbox, are leaking oil.
    • NoteWear noted on the front brake discs, and the pads are aprox 65% worn. (Mainly on the N/S)
    • NoteWet weather test.

Questions about T56 NLE

Does T56 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T56 NLE expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T56 NLE?
The MOT on T56 NLE expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T56 NLE done?
T56 NLE was recorded at 84,618 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 1,781 miles a year.
Has T56 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 NLE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T56 NLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T56 NLE find?
T56 NLE passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 8 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms delaminating and perished; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perished; breather pipes have collapsed, and 5 more.

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