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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T596 MVWMOT history

T596 MVW is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2023
Mileage
149,125 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T596 MVW
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
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T596 MVW was last recorded at 149,125 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 8,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2015: 11,601 miles, lower than 108,772 miles on 26 Jul 2014.

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
141,074 miles · 10 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,051 miles
Average per year
4,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,125 miles
  • 2022 – 141,074 miles
  • 2021 – 135,199 miles
  • 2020 – 132,470 miles
  • 2019 – 127,731 miles
  • 2018 – 122,491 miles
  • 2017 – 117,995 miles
  • 2016 – 114,614 miles
  • 2015 – 11,601 miles
  • 2014 – 108,772 miles
  • 2013 – 102,918 miles
  • 2012 – 98,121 miles
  • 2011 – 90,146 miles
  • 2010 – 85,758 miles
  • 2009 – 80,943 miles
  • 2008 – 76,693 miles
  • 2007 – 71,582 miles
  • 2006 – 64,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,125 miles
  • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail149,125 miles (+8,051)12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,125 miles
    Test number
    903911239203
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,074 miles (+5,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,074 miles
    Test number
    834163663347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,199 miles (+2,729)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    716590661377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass132,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,470 miles
    Test number
    702763693586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,470 miles (+4,739)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,470 miles
    Test number
    769295282750
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,731 miles (+101)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,731 miles
    Test number
    507744703689
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  7. Fail127,630 miles (+5,139)1 dangerous6 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,630 miles
    Test number
    262152089571
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  8. Pass122,491 miles (+41)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,491 miles
    Test number
    722704880842
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail122,450 miles (+4,455)7 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    170833632210
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack leaking from behind gaitor,seal possibly leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass117,995 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    464296977219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,614 miles (+103,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    545336277648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  12. Pass11,601 miles (-97,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,601 miles
    Test number
    255345505264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass108,772 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,772 miles
    Test number
    659357304237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,918 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,918 miles
    Test number
    108567403271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,121 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,121 miles
    Test number
    998011462149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,075 miles (+7,929)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,075 miles
    Test number
    155080852156
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail90,146 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,146 miles
    Test number
    875414751125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass90,146 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,146 miles
    Test number
    895554451116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,758 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,758 miles
    Test number
    723432960121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,943 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,943 miles
    Test number
    590909629195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,941 miles (+4,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,941 miles
    Test number
    921908629118
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass76,693 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,693 miles
    Test number
    952284118136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,582 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,582 miles
    Test number
    330584847079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteParking brake long

  24. Fail71,582 miles (+7,479)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,582 miles
    Test number
    192784747014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail64,103 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,103 miles
    Test number
    244067036042
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • NoteHand brake travel long

  26. Pass64,103 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,103 miles
    Test number
    562027836041
    • NoteHand brake travel long

Questions about T596 MVW

Does T596 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T596 MVW expired on 10 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T596 MVW?
The MOT on T596 MVW expired on 10 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T596 MVW done?
T596 MVW was recorded at 149,125 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 4,835 miles a year.
Has T596 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T596 MVW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T596 MVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T596 MVW find?
T596 MVW failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 12 major defects and 5 advisories: brake fluid contaminated; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; central rear seat belt not functioning as intended, and 14 more.

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