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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T78 ARPMOT history

T78 ARP is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2023
Mileage
85,773 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 ARP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T78 ARP was last recorded at 85,773 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 6,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,531 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,242 miles
Average per year
3,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,773 miles
  • 2022 – 79,531 miles
  • 2021 – 72,570 miles
  • 2020 – 56,548 miles
  • 2019 – 47,927 miles
  • 2018 – 39,722 miles
  • 2017 – 36,540 miles
  • 2016 – 34,384 miles
  • 2015 – 25,015 miles
  • 2014 – 24,914 miles
  • 2013 – 24,738 miles
  • 2012 – 24,552 miles
  • 2011 – 24,200 miles
  • 2010 – 23,750 miles
  • 2009 – 23,490 miles
  • 2008 – 23,242 miles
  • 2007 – 22,926 miles
  • 2006 – 21,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,773 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,773 miles (+6,242)14 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,773 miles
    Test number
    955345918795
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,531 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,531 miles
    Test number
    748219440371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,419 miles (+233)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,419 miles
    Test number
    653799955167
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,186 miles (+6,616)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,186 miles
    Test number
    931734846951
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,570 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    384155989323
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail72,568 miles (+16,020)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,568 miles
    Test number
    749046125848
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Rear wheel cyl leaking no brakes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    979925862531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,548 miles (+8,621)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    241929805123
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass47,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,927 miles
    Test number
    569102885699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,922 miles (+8,200)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,922 miles
    Test number
    195910225554
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Box (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  11. Pass39,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,722 miles
    Test number
    636088292352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Fail39,722 miles (+3,182)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,722 miles
    Test number
    930510174514
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Pass36,540 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,540 miles
    Test number
    210290650478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail36,539 miles (+2,155)4 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,539 miles
    Test number
    760946004954
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass34,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    300114958267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,382 miles (+9,367)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,382 miles
    Test number
    923144747557
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  17. Pass25,015 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,015 miles
    Test number
    746524955160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,914 miles
    Test number
    335020694156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,914 miles (+176)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,914 miles
    Test number
    697370794118
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePLEASE NOTE washer bottle filter is blocked

  20. Pass24,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,738 miles
    Test number
    497911093177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,736 miles (+184)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,736 miles
    Test number
    106121693119
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass24,552 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,552 miles
    Test number
    365982192164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,200 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,200 miles
    Test number
    485659591132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,750 miles
    Test number
    583830600229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,744 miles (+254)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,744 miles
    Test number
    631920400232
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass23,490 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,490 miles
    Test number
    360158709418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,242 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,242 miles
    Test number
    893373908248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,926 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,926 miles
    Test number
    351862697135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,881 miles
    Test number
    111390006296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 ARP

Does T78 ARP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 ARP expired on 28 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 ARP?
The MOT on T78 ARP expired on 28 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 ARP done?
T78 ARP was recorded at 85,773 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 3,750 miles a year.
Has T78 ARP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 ARP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T78 ARP 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 T78 ARP find?
T78 ARP failed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 21 more.

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