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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T837 XGBMOT history

T837 XGB is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
44,099 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 XGB
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
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 XGB was last recorded at 44,099 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,098 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,099 miles
  • 2024 – 41,934 miles
  • 2015 – 41,368 miles
  • 2014 – 40,566 miles
  • 2013 – 39,497 miles
  • 2012 – 38,421 miles
  • 2011 – 36,564 miles
  • 2010 – 34,801 miles
  • 2009 – 33,672 miles
  • 2008 – 32,732 miles
  • 2007 – 31,619 miles
  • 2006 – 30,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,099 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8m (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,099 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    44,099 miles
    Test number
    641364802877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8m (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail44,098 miles (+2,164)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,098 miles
    Test number
    168138671319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8m (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass41,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    822894062034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,934 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    192341350835
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail41,929 miles (+561)1 dangerous10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,929 miles
    Test number
    297812355635
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail41,368 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,368 miles
    Test number
    205045365013
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  7. Pass41,368 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,368 miles
    Test number
    959075365010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,566 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,566 miles
    Test number
    479816764059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,565 miles (+1,068)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,565 miles
    Test number
    666485864014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass39,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,497 miles
    Test number
    408870053001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,497 miles (+1,076)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,497 miles
    Test number
    765530553038
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass38,421 miles (+1,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,421 miles
    Test number
    639734342094
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated inside.

  13. Pass36,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,564 miles
    Test number
    188258831468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,564 miles (+1,763)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,564 miles
    Test number
    445178231050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass34,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    991276240011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,801 miles (+1,129)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    733746940090
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass33,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,672 miles
    Test number
    832939449036
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail35,672 miles (+2,940)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,672 miles
    Test number
    412189649051
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass32,732 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,732 miles
    Test number
    694541558009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has screw in tyre
    • NoteRadiator leaking

  20. Fail32,722 miles (+1,103)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    173571558006
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has screw in tyre
    • NoteRadiator leaking

  21. Pass31,619 miles (+1,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,619 miles
    Test number
    382283257088
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass30,392 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    381303556080
    • NoteOil leak on engine, front bumper damaged, p.a.s oil leak around pump, slight blow on exhaust from back box joint, rear exhaust box hitting bumper,o/f/s lower wish bone bush starting to split.

Questions about T837 XGB

Does T837 XGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T837 XGB expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T837 XGB?
The MOT on T837 XGB expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T837 XGB done?
T837 XGB was recorded at 44,099 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 703 miles a year.
Has T837 XGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 XGB has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T837 XGB 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 T837 XGB find?
T837 XGB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8m.

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