Ford Fiesta
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc
T581 COJMOT history
T581 COJ is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,258 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 81,258 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 53 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T581 COJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T581 COJ was last recorded at 81,258 miles on 22 Jan 2022, 2,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 78,436 miles · 27 Aug 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 2,822 miles
- Average per year
- 53 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 81,258 miles
- 2019 – 78,436 miles
- 2018 – 69,879 miles
- 2017 – 63,699 miles
- 2016 – 62,484 miles
- 2015 – 60,508 miles
- 2014 – 58,003 miles
- 2013 – 55,637 miles
- 2012 – 51,885 miles
- 2011 – 46,681 miles
- 2010 – 39,966 miles
- 2009 – 33,004 miles
- 2008 – 26,966 miles
- 2007 – 24,075 miles
- 2006 – 22,651 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Upper shock mounts have play in them
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Little reserve hand brake travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,258 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 81,258 miles
- Test number
- 889409049726
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Fail81,258 miles (+2,822)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,258 miles
- Test number
- 527165083973
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Pass78,436 miles (+8,557)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 78,436 miles
- Test number
- 642239801630
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass69,879 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 69,879 miles
- Test number
- 615592271745
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Upper shock mounts have play in them
- AdvisoryLittle reserve hand brake travel
Fail69,875 miles (+6,176)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,875 miles
- Test number
- 563125020567
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Upper shock mounts have play in them
- AdvisoryLittle reserve hand brake travel
Pass63,699 miles (+1,215)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 63,699 miles
- Test number
- 562973270140
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryN/s/r outer metal brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer metal brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in rear suspension upper mountings
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Pass62,484 miles (+1,976)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,484 miles
- Test number
- 915046789597
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f brake pipe showing corrosion
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r upper strut attachment has free play
Pass60,508 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 60,508 miles
- Test number
- 758654265525
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes split
Fail60,508 miles (+2,505)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,508 miles
- Test number
- 555833388217
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes split
Pass58,003 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 58,003 miles
- Test number
- 285936724204
- NoteRear axle bushes splitting
Fail58,003 miles (+2,366)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,003 miles
- Test number
- 808836724224
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear axle bushes splitting
Pass55,637 miles (+3,752)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 55,637 miles
- Test number
- 687324123262
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteRear axle bushes splitting
Pass51,885 miles (+5,204)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 51,885 miles
- Test number
- 705427422205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- NoteRear axle bushes splitting
Fail46,681 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,681 miles
- Test number
- 456218521297
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak ( rocker cover gasket )
- NoteRear axle bushes splitting
Pass46,681 miles (+6,715)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 46,681 miles
- Test number
- 916058821286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak ( rocker cover gasket )
- NoteRear axle bushes splitting
Pass39,966 miles (+6,962)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 39,966 miles
- Test number
- 834368120258
- NoteBoth front tyres getting low
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
Pass33,004 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 33,004 miles
- Test number
- 252059339211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,958 miles (+5,992)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,958 miles
- Test number
- 823676239242
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,966 miles (+2,891)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 26,966 miles
- Test number
- 994304038255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,075 miles (+1,424)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 24,075 miles
- Test number
- 991702437255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,651 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 22,651 miles
- Test number
- 662085736241
- NoteO/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT †
Fail80,444 miles6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,444 miles
- Test number
- 652125736276
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- NoteFUEL FILTER CORRODED †REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIS CORRODED †FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO MINIMUM THICKNESS †O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING †N/S FRONTBRAKE PIPE CORRODING †
Questions about T581 COJ
- Does T581 COJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T581 COJ expired on 21 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T581 COJ?
- The MOT on T581 COJ expired on 21 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T581 COJ done?
- T581 COJ was recorded at 81,258 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2022, an average of 53 miles a year.
- Has T581 COJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T581 COJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on T581 COJ 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 T581 COJ find?
- T581 COJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp insecure; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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