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Ford Fiesta

Bronze · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T720 BAYMOT history

T720 BAY is a bronze petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 21,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
21,997 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T720 BAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T720 BAY was last recorded at 21,997 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 3,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2020: 11,327 miles, lower than 99,874 miles on 23 May 2019.

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
18,213 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 21,997 miles
  • 2021 – 18,213 miles
  • 2020 – 11,468 miles
  • 2019 – 99,874 miles
  • 2018 – 97,742 miles
  • 2017 – 95,034 miles
  • 2016 – 89,743 miles
  • 2015 – 83,123 miles
  • 2014 – 79,305 miles
  • 2013 – 73,691 miles
  • 2012 – 67,599 miles
  • 2011 – 64,278 miles
  • 2010 – 61,632 miles
  • 2009 – 58,468 miles
  • 2008 – 55,719 miles
  • 2007 – 52,842 miles
  • 2006 – 48,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail21,997 miles
  • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts earth strap from engine to body above exhaust manifold (4.11 (a) (iii))
  • MajorCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced all floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorObligatory mirror missing interior mirror (3.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced all floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arche (no sharp edges ) (7.1.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail21,997 miles (+3,784)1 dangerous23 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,997 miles
    Test number
    454696969514
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts earth strap from engine to body above exhaust manifold (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced all floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing interior mirror (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced all floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arche (no sharp edges ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass18,213 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    18,213 miles
    Test number
    607665648165
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Fail18,213 miles (+6,745)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,213 miles
    Test number
    510181862068
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Pass11,468 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    11,468 miles
    Test number
    989580648933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail11,327 miles (-88,547)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,327 miles
    Test number
    395125214297
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,874 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,874 miles
    Test number
    191080165430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,872 miles (+2,130)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,872 miles
    Test number
    514855408338
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,742 miles
    Test number
    580954789188
    • AdvisoryOff side front bottom arm rear bush cracking

  9. Fail97,742 miles (+2,708)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,742 miles
    Test number
    956107213316
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOff side front bottom arm rear bush cracking

  10. Pass95,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,034 miles
    Test number
    928234400970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,034 miles (+5,291)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,034 miles
    Test number
    215287860704
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass89,743 miles (+6,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,743 miles
    Test number
    934143748904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass83,123 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,123 miles
    Test number
    338929665043
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NotePlay in offside front top suspension mounting but not excessive
    • NoteRear axle beam corroded
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured

  14. Fail83,123 miles (+3,818)1 dangerous3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,123 miles
    Test number
    526305965054
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NotePlay in offside front top suspension mounting but not excessive
    • NoteRear axle beam corroded
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured

  15. Pass79,305 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,305 miles
    Test number
    275074394010
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in underseal
    • NoteInner and outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteSigns of wear in wishbone bushs
    • NoteSlight play in beam axle bushs

  16. Fail79,301 miles (+5,610)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,301 miles
    Test number
    586964594048
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in underseal
    • NoteInner and outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteSigns of wear in wishbone bushs
    • NoteSlight play in beam axle bushs

  17. Pass73,691 miles (+6,092)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    288208383077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s sill slightly corroded

  18. Pass67,599 miles (+3,321)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,599 miles
    Test number
    118097682071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteO/s sill slightly corroded

  19. Pass64,278 miles (+2,646)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,278 miles
    Test number
    619841991020
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded

  20. Pass61,632 miles (+124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    321637490014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail61,508 miles (+3,040)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    722008480078
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass58,468 miles (+2,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    124550399402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass55,719 miles (+2,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,719 miles
    Test number
    620058798092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass52,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    713365487079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,842 miles (+4,584)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    622765887009
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass48,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,258 miles
    Test number
    550387796004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,258 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,258 miles
    Test number
    783727696061
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T720 BAY

Does T720 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T720 BAY expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T720 BAY?
The MOT on T720 BAY expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T720 BAY done?
T720 BAY was recorded at 21,997 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022.
Has T720 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T720 BAY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T720 BAY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T720 BAY find?
T720 BAY failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 23 major defects and 3 advisories: electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts earth strap from engine to body above exhaust manifold; central front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 24 more.

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