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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T742 LAUMOT history

T742 LAU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2024
Mileage
108,176 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T742 LAU
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T742 LAU was last recorded at 108,176 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,171 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,176 miles
  • 2021 – 105,239 miles
  • 2020 – 95,627 miles
  • 2019 – 88,776 miles
  • 2018 – 82,742 miles
  • 2017 – 75,966 miles
  • 2016 – 69,594 miles
  • 2015 – 64,701 miles
  • 2014 – 58,082 miles
  • 2013 – 52,514 miles
  • 2012 – 46,585 miles
  • 2011 – 40,511 miles
  • 2010 – 34,252 miles
  • 2009 – 29,508 miles
  • 2008 – 27,085 miles
  • 2006 – 26,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,176 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,176 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,176 miles
    Test number
    880950413666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing

  2. Fail108,171 miles (+2,932)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    315390037984
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill/suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing

  3. Pass105,239 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,239 miles
    Test number
    228449221154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,823 miles (+4,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,823 miles
    Test number
    268522542640
    • AdvisoryBack box corroding
    • AdvisorySteering play

  5. Pass95,627 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,627 miles
    Test number
    836850020248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,626 miles (+6,850)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,626 miles
    Test number
    777566633541
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass88,776 miles (+6,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,776 miles
    Test number
    119937525710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroding

  8. Pass82,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,742 miles
    Test number
    207145000627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,741 miles (+6,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    568652709934
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  10. Pass75,966 miles (+6,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,966 miles
    Test number
    326881249618
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill corroded

  11. Pass69,594 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,594 miles
    Test number
    792784062151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,701 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    898983635065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,082 miles (+5,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    166485934444
    • NoteImbalance across rear axle

  14. Pass52,514 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,514 miles
    Test number
    385115633067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,585 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,585 miles
    Test number
    885707322013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,511 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,511 miles
    Test number
    229455521025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,252 miles (+4,744)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,252 miles
    Test number
    850819030053
    • NoteFront pads wearing
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroding

  18. Pass29,508 miles (+2,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,508 miles
    Test number
    622806859086
    • NoteNearside rear section of front to back brake pipe corroding

  19. Pass27,085 miles (+284)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,085 miles
    Test number
    462698438000
    • NoteNearside rear section of front to back.

  20. Pass26,801 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,801 miles
    Test number
    204290746394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,531 miles
    Test number
    230153706029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T742 LAU

Does T742 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T742 LAU expired on 21 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T742 LAU?
The MOT on T742 LAU expired on 21 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T742 LAU done?
T742 LAU was recorded at 108,176 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 4,801 miles a year.
Has T742 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T742 LAU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T742 LAU 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 T742 LAU find?
T742 LAU passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre wearing.

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