Ford Fiesta
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc
T81 MBAMOT history
T81 MBA is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,177 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 161,177 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,645 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T81 MBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,399 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T81 MBA was last recorded at 161,177 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,158 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 7,645 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,177 miles
- 2024 – 148,643 miles
- 2023 – 130,130 miles
- 2022 – 110,674 miles
- 2021 – 110,625 miles
- 2019 – 110,312 miles
- 2018 – 109,550 miles
- 2017 – 109,044 miles
- 2016 – 107,651 miles
- 2014 – 104,501 miles
- 2013 – 91,955 miles
- 2012 – 82,213 miles
- 2011 – 70,169 miles
- 2010 – 56,578 miles
- 2009 – 42,402 miles
- 2008 – 34,862 miles
- 2007 – 27,641 miles
- 2006 – 20,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,177 miles
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,177 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 161,177 miles
- Test number
- 179411023293
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))
Fail161,158 miles (+12,515)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,158 miles
- Test number
- 892511453619
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,643 miles (+18,513)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 148,643 miles
- Test number
- 477358191795
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass130,130 miles (+19,456)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 130,130 miles
- Test number
- 981392028297
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,674 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 110,674 miles
- Test number
- 841245422372
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail110,674 miles (+49)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,674 miles
- Test number
- 973709722585
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,625 miles (+313)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 110,625 miles
- Test number
- 323275617268
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bind
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,312 miles (+762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,312 miles
- Test number
- 382516266964
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass109,550 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 109,550 miles
- Test number
- 324071176195
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
Fail109,550 miles (+506)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,550 miles
- Test number
- 581856530131
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
Pass109,044 miles (+1,393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 109,044 miles
- Test number
- 998546046566
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass107,651 miles (+3,150)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 107,651 miles
- Test number
- 973961978403
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass104,501 miles (+12,546)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 104,501 miles
- Test number
- 329235614320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,955 miles (+9,742)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 91,955 miles
- Test number
- 247061713337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,213 miles (+12,044)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 82,213 miles
- Test number
- 535930122349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,169 miles (+13,591)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 70,169 miles
- Test number
- 556079211321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,578 miles (+14,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 56,578 miles
- Test number
- 280135210307
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass42,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 42,402 miles
- Test number
- 294395119366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,397 miles (+7,535)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,397 miles
- Test number
- 524705619333
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass34,862 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 34,862 miles
- Test number
- 661064128350
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail34,862 miles (+7,221)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,862 miles
- Test number
- 343504528392
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass27,641 miles (+6,777)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 27,641 miles
- Test number
- 450674027320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 20,864 miles
- Test number
- 982239246388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T81 MBA
- Does T81 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T81 MBA expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T81 MBA?
- The MOT on T81 MBA expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T81 MBA done?
- T81 MBA was recorded at 161,177 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 7,645 miles a year.
- Has T81 MBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T81 MBA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T81 MBA 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 T81 MBA find?
- T81 MBA passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf nsr osr.
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