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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T581 DBFMOT history

T581 DBF is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 92,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,136 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 DBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 DBF was last recorded at 92,136 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,382 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
754 miles
Average per year
2,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,136 miles
  • 2025 – 91,382 miles
  • 2024 – 90,798 miles
  • 2023 – 90,619 miles
  • 2022 – 90,384 miles
  • 2021 – 89,435 miles
  • 2020 – 88,760 miles
  • 2019 – 87,586 miles
  • 2018 – 86,854 miles
  • 2017 – 85,982 miles
  • 2016 – 84,960 miles
  • 2015 – 84,079 miles
  • 2014 – 81,802 miles
  • 2013 – 78,916 miles
  • 2012 – 71,992 miles
  • 2011 – 65,414 miles
  • 2010 – 63,111 miles
  • 2009 – 59,783 miles
  • 2008 – 56,906 miles
  • 2007 – 53,999 miles
  • 2006 – 51,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,136 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust flexi pipe broken but not blowing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,136 miles (+754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,136 miles
    Test number
    886161962601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass91,382 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,382 miles
    Test number
    580712225170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,798 miles (+179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,798 miles
    Test number
    145052635849
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass90,619 miles (+235)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    657186800962
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass90,384 miles (+949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,384 miles
    Test number
    416565651366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass89,435 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    718969733649
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail89,418 miles (+17)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,418 miles
    Test number
    328838511878
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail89,401 miles (+22)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,401 miles
    Test number
    479463195178
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe broken but not blowing
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail89,379 miles (+619)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,379 miles
    Test number
    535329584536
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe broken but not blowing
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,760 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,760 miles
    Test number
    782100522546
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe broken but not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Fail88,757 miles (+1,171)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,757 miles
    Test number
    861523220757
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level at minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe broken but not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  12. Pass87,586 miles (+732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    907093291954
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated and have slight play
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  13. Pass86,854 miles (+872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,854 miles
    Test number
    748491618222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component Pipe. (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass85,982 miles (+12)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,982 miles
    Test number
    420089870480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Around power steering pump area. (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail85,970 miles (+1,010)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,970 miles
    Test number
    495819748386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Around power steering pump area. (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass84,960 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    207822641101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pulling through (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pulling through (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail84,937 miles (+858)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,937 miles
    Test number
    306613286003
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pulling through (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pulling through (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass84,079 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,079 miles
    Test number
    666776305121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,018 miles (+2,216)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    267450205438
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass81,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,802 miles
    Test number
    199919074443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,802 miles (+2,886)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,802 miles
    Test number
    865579774037
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  22. Pass78,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,916 miles
    Test number
    879179873003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail78,916 miles (+6,924)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,916 miles
    Test number
    138689773028
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass71,992 miles (+6,578)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    835879582007
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on inside

  25. Pass65,414 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    256628601172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,111 miles (+3,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,111 miles
    Test number
    851300290169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass59,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,783 miles
    Test number
    233771899135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,783 miles (+2,877)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,783 miles
    Test number
    104591599160
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass56,906 miles (+2,907)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    360283798130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass53,999 miles (+2,843)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    870771197193
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1.advice to change rear no plate

  31. Fail51,156 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,156 miles
    Test number
    193397586159
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass51,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,156 miles
    Test number
    411297686112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T581 DBF

Does T581 DBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T581 DBF is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T581 DBF?
The MOT on T581 DBF is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T581 DBF done?
T581 DBF was recorded at 92,136 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,046 miles a year.
Has T581 DBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 DBF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T581 DBF 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 DBF find?
T581 DBF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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