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Ford Fiesta

Bronze · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T742 PRJMOT history

T742 PRJ is a bronze petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 27 MOT tests, with 33,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
33,820 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
23 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T742 PRJ
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
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T742 PRJ was last recorded at 33,820 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,104 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
716 miles
Average per year
1,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,820 miles
  • 2025 – 33,104 miles
  • 2024 – 32,347 miles
  • 2023 – 31,648 miles
  • 2022 – 30,630 miles
  • 2021 – 29,912 miles
  • 2020 – 29,323 miles
  • 2019 – 28,527 miles
  • 2018 – 26,940 miles
  • 2017 – 25,167 miles
  • 2016 – 22,481 miles
  • 2015 – 21,055 miles
  • 2014 – 19,336 miles
  • 2013 – 18,847 miles
  • 2012 – 18,777 miles
  • 2011 – 18,334 miles
  • 2010 – 17,949 miles
  • 2009 – 17,047 miles
  • 2008 – 15,971 miles
  • 2007 – 14,658 miles
  • 2006 – 13,061 miles
  • 2005 – 11,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,820 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear inner sill sections rusty both sides

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.

  • Both rear inner sill sections rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight wear in both front wishbone bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,820 miles (+716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    33,820 miles
    Test number
    963461424304
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sill sections rusty both sides

  2. Pass33,104 miles (+757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    33,104 miles
    Test number
    314208555164
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill sections rusty

  3. Pass32,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    32,347 miles
    Test number
    519438986520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill sections rusty

  4. Fail32,347 miles (+699)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,347 miles
    Test number
    669544260284
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill sections rusty

  5. Pass31,648 miles (+1,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    31,648 miles
    Test number
    545103387781
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both front wishbone bushes

  6. Pass30,630 miles (+718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    30,630 miles
    Test number
    929996596491
    • AdvisoryRear inner sill section rusty both sides
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both front wishbone bushes

  7. Pass29,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,912 miles
    Test number
    595180946854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront lower wishbone bushes separating slightly

  8. Fail29,912 miles (+589)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,912 miles
    Test number
    738227258994
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront lower wishbone bushes separating slightly

  9. Pass29,323 miles (+796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,323 miles
    Test number
    135450543875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes slightly separating/ perished
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly low effort

  10. Pass28,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    670983285466
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower effort offside rear brake performance

  11. Fail28,527 miles (+1,587)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    726112570595
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower effort offside rear brake performance

  12. Pass26,940 miles (+1,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,940 miles
    Test number
    661456768232
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv boots perished / slight weep offside
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs inner surfaces corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexible hose ferrules corroded / unions
    • AdvisorySlight low effort offside rear service brake

  13. Pass25,167 miles (+2,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,167 miles
    Test number
    448163579380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres walls perished

  14. Pass22,481 miles (+1,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,481 miles
    Test number
    923839526120
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slight wear

  15. Pass21,055 miles (+1,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,055 miles
    Test number
    629409823582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3000 miles (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front & both rear tyres slight wear/perished

  16. Pass19,336 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,336 miles
    Test number
    799878564230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,219 miles
    Test number
    348339624002
    • NoteBoth rear tyres-walls perished

  18. Fail19,219 miles (+372)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,219 miles
    Test number
    185988024056
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres-walls perished

  19. Pass18,847 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,847 miles
    Test number
    559200133073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass18,777 miles (+443)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,777 miles
    Test number
    318876952270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres walls slight perished

  21. Pass18,334 miles (+385)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,334 miles
    Test number
    858587051250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres old walls perished
    • NoteSlight wear in both rear suspension leg top mounts

  22. Pass17,949 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,949 miles
    Test number
    984378970296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,047 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,047 miles
    Test number
    100442259243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,971 miles (+1,313)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,971 miles
    Test number
    163776348212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSurface rust on fuel tank seams

  25. Pass14,658 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,658 miles
    Test number
    282175257261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,061 miles (+1,545)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,061 miles
    Test number
    363864756259
    • NoteLow effort on rear brakes advise full brake inspection

  27. Pass11,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    11,516 miles
    Test number
    372577355244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T742 PRJ

Does T742 PRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T742 PRJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T742 PRJ?
The MOT on T742 PRJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T742 PRJ done?
T742 PRJ was recorded at 33,820 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,064 miles a year.
Has T742 PRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T742 PRJ has failed 4 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T742 PRJ 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 PRJ find?
T742 PRJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both sides; rear inner sill sections rusty both sides.

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