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Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T578 JKLMOT history

T578 JKL is a yellow diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
75,901 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 JKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 JKL was last recorded at 75,901 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,501 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
400 miles
Average per year
2,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,901 miles
  • 2023 – 75,501 miles
  • 2022 – 74,843 miles
  • 2020 – 71,296 miles
  • 2019 – 69,270 miles
  • 2018 – 65,479 miles
  • 2017 – 62,893 miles
  • 2016 – 61,086 miles
  • 2015 – 59,944 miles
  • 2010 – 56,582 miles
  • 2009 – 46,389 miles
  • 2008 – 44,950 miles
  • 2007 – 39,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,901 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,901 miles (+400)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    779176841103
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass75,501 miles (+658)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,501 miles
    Test number
    715858699736
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,843 miles (+3,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,843 miles
    Test number
    656848086210
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass71,296 miles (+2,026)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,296 miles
    Test number
    570083477566
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,270 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    201034849300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,479 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,479 miles
    Test number
    739443234917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,893 miles (+1,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,893 miles
    Test number
    160357782418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass61,086 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,086 miles
    Test number
    473996739203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,944 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    327325315403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,582 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    130123640271
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass56,582 miles (+10,193)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    911653140239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,389 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    590557249240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,950 miles (+5,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,950 miles
    Test number
    722844538234
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass39,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,090 miles
    Test number
    332781917423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    772819026248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T578 JKL

Does T578 JKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T578 JKL expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T578 JKL?
The MOT on T578 JKL expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T578 JKL done?
T578 JKL was recorded at 75,901 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 2,228 miles a year.
Has T578 JKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 JKL has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on T578 JKL 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 T578 JKL find?
T578 JKL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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