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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T797 RDLMOT history

T797 RDL is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
62,251 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 RDL was last recorded at 62,251 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,246 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 62,251 miles
  • 2021 – 57,867 miles
  • 2020 – 49,893 miles
  • 2018 – 45,477 miles
  • 2017 – 38,933 miles
  • 2016 – 38,501 miles
  • 2015 – 38,318 miles
  • 2014 – 38,063 miles
  • 2013 – 38,002 miles
  • 2012 – 37,972 miles
  • 2011 – 37,882 miles
  • 2010 – 37,177 miles
  • 2009 – 35,170 miles
  • 2008 – 33,717 miles
  • 2006 – 31,472 miles
  • 2005 – 29,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,251 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,251 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,251 miles
    Test number
    275560987878
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,246 miles (+4,379)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,246 miles
    Test number
    458902204150
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,867 miles
    Test number
    938307216157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,867 miles (+7,974)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,867 miles
    Test number
    624336031565
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass49,893 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,893 miles
    Test number
    680801178715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass45,477 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    609312574072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked, n/s,, recommend replace (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f chassis member and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear foot brake performances slightly low
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyres, tread slightly perished
    • AdvisoryService brake performance 50%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

  7. Fail45,477 miles (+6,544)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    145864371818
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked, n/s,, recommend replace (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f chassis member and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear foot brake performances slightly low
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyres, tread slightly perished
    • AdvisoryService brake performance 50%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

  8. Pass38,933 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,933 miles
    Test number
    701544318379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,932 miles (+431)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,932 miles
    Test number
    975227604255
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Pass38,501 miles (+183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,501 miles
    Test number
    314250649826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass38,318 miles (+255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,318 miles
    Test number
    516761745066
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass38,063 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,063 miles
    Test number
    869163144017
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
    • NoteNearside front floor starting to show signs of corrosion

  13. Fail38,063 miles (+61)10 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,063 miles
    Test number
    635252044074
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
    • NoteNearside front floor starting to show signs of corrosion

  14. Pass38,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,002 miles
    Test number
    107996433039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,002 miles (+30)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,002 miles
    Test number
    197356933477
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass37,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    329828242088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,972 miles (+90)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    357048142091
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass37,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,882 miles
    Test number
    226913451025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,882 miles (+705)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,882 miles
    Test number
    686642951078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass37,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    253039440097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,177 miles (+2,007)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    304269640071
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass35,170 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    170980759477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,717 miles
    Test number
    134782558045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,717 miles (+2,245)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,717 miles
    Test number
    231672658017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass31,472 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,472 miles
    Test number
    372199566459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    192525765253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T797 RDL

Does T797 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T797 RDL expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T797 RDL?
The MOT on T797 RDL expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T797 RDL done?
T797 RDL was recorded at 62,251 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 1,964 miles a year.
Has T797 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 RDL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T797 RDL 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 T797 RDL find?
T797 RDL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 10 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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