Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc
T785 UAEMOT history
T785 UAE is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 71,812 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,940 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T785 UAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T785 UAE was last recorded at 71,812 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 5,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Feb 2016: 58,921 miles, lower than 58,937 miles on 19 Feb 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 66,399 miles · 25 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,413 miles
- Average per year
- 1,940 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 71,812 miles
- 2023 – 66,399 miles
- 2022 – 64,653 miles
- 2021 – 62,778 miles
- 2020 – 61,017 miles
- 2019 – 60,352 miles
- 2018 – 59,811 miles
- 2017 – 59,397 miles
- 2016 – 58,921 miles
- 2015 – 58,937 miles
- 2014 – 57,857 miles
- 2013 – 57,385 miles
- 2012 – 56,600 miles
- 2011 – 53,609 miles
- 2010 – 50,211 miles
- 2009 – 46,872 miles
- 2008 – 43,150 miles
- 2007 – 39,827 miles
- 2006 – 36,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,812 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Both outer sills slightly corroded at rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside rear tyre perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,812 miles (+5,413)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 71,812 miles
- Test number
- 309064897637
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,399 miles (+1,746)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 66,399 miles
- Test number
- 862533324532
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass64,653 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 64,653 miles
- Test number
- 258754212118
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear chassis leg & rear outer sills slightly corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers split
Fail64,653 miles (+1,875)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,653 miles
- Test number
- 479061473621
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear chassis leg & rear outer sills slightly corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers split
Pass62,778 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 62,778 miles
- Test number
- 361233698188
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail62,778 miles (+1,761)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,778 miles
- Test number
- 640266509181
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass61,017 miles (+665)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 61,017 miles
- Test number
- 597744304634
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills and chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass60,352 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 60,352 miles
- Test number
- 271911021703
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to chassis area by brake pipe mount point
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded at rear
Fail60,352 miles (+541)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,352 miles
- Test number
- 775008936254
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to chassis area by brake pipe mount point
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded at rear
Pass59,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 59,811 miles
- Test number
- 716237247924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,811 miles (+414)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,811 miles
- Test number
- 657529632085
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass59,397 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 59,397 miles
- Test number
- 350109902742
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded at rear
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
Fail59,397 miles (+476)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,397 miles
- Test number
- 647169328172
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded at rear
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
Pass58,921 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,921 miles
- Test number
- 176170991382
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes perished
Fail58,921 miles (-16)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,921 miles
- Test number
- 228363513775
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes perished
Pass58,937 miles (+1,080)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 58,937 miles
- Test number
- 777890755038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,857 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 57,857 miles
- Test number
- 986490254069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,385 miles (+785)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 57,385 miles
- Test number
- 186542743482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,600 miles (+2,991)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,600 miles
- Test number
- 825773552002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,609 miles (+3,398)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,609 miles
- Test number
- 687261361051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,211 miles (+3,339)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 50,211 miles
- Test number
- 950333550027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,872 miles (+3,722)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 46,872 miles
- Test number
- 640820959074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 43,150 miles
- Test number
- 643077758010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,150 miles (+3,323)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,150 miles
- Test number
- 952277358022
- Repaired at testOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass39,827 miles (+3,619)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,827 miles
- Test number
- 680046187086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 36,208 miles
- Test number
- 523744076048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T785 UAE
- Does T785 UAE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T785 UAE expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T785 UAE?
- The MOT on T785 UAE expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T785 UAE done?
- T785 UAE was recorded at 71,812 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 1,940 miles a year.
- Has T785 UAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T785 UAE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on T785 UAE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T785 UAE find?
- T785 UAE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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