Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc
T838 RNJMOT history
T838 RNJ is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,974 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 66,974 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T838 RNJ
- 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
- 19 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
T838 RNJ was last recorded at 66,974 miles on 20 Dec 2021, 2,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Apr 2013: 42,318 miles, lower than 76,230 miles on 26 Apr 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 64,314 miles · 31 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 2,660 miles
- Average per year
- 3,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 66,974 miles
- 2020 – 64,314 miles
- 2019 – 59,518 miles
- 2018 – 56,331 miles
- 2017 – 53,226 miles
- 2016 – 49,706 miles
- 2015 – 46,871 miles
- 2014 – 45,369 miles
- 2013 – 42,364 miles
- 2012 – 76,230 miles
- 2011 – 34,052 miles
- 2010 – 29,822 miles
- 2009 – 26,117 miles
- 2008 – 21,424 miles
- 2007 – 17,855 miles
- 2006 – 13,091 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,974 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,974 miles (+2,660)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 66,974 miles
- Test number
- 244064033105
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass64,314 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 64,314 miles
- Test number
- 764845222686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,313 miles (+4,795)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,313 miles
- Test number
- 330695119845
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,518 miles (+3,187)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 59,518 miles
- Test number
- 708407207777
- AdvisoryDAMAGE NSF TYRE SIDEWALL
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,331 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 56,331 miles
- Test number
- 440249090802
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,328 miles (+3,102)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,328 miles
- Test number
- 684219567741
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,226 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 53,226 miles
- Test number
- 887076219651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail53,225 miles (+3,519)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,225 miles
- Test number
- 421505404755
- FailureCentral Obligatory mirror missing Screen (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,706 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 49,706 miles
- Test number
- 884279340380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,705 miles (+2,834)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,705 miles
- Test number
- 964062646627
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort Foot and hand (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass46,871 miles (+1,502)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 46,871 miles
- Test number
- 926152585184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 45,369 miles
- Test number
- 736024584159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,369 miles (+3,005)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,369 miles
- Test number
- 255412284423
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass42,364 miles (+46)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 42,364 miles
- Test number
- 228620223122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail42,318 miles (-33,912)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,318 miles
- Test number
- 228296313468
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass76,230 miles (+42,178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 76,230 miles
- Test number
- 958137712139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,052 miles (+4,230)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 34,052 miles
- Test number
- 679456911105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,822 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 29,822 miles
- Test number
- 332191520192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail29,822 miles (+3,705)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,822 miles
- Test number
- 743870820113
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass26,117 miles (+4,693)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 26,117 miles
- Test number
- 403232829120
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres perished
Pass21,424 miles (+3,569)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 21,424 miles
- Test number
- 444435598022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,855 miles (+4,764)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 17,855 miles
- Test number
- 202642107129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 13,091 miles
- Test number
- 171135596079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T838 RNJ
- Does T838 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T838 RNJ expired on 30 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T838 RNJ?
- The MOT on T838 RNJ expired on 30 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T838 RNJ done?
- T838 RNJ was recorded at 66,974 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2021, an average of 3,430 miles a year.
- Has T838 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T838 RNJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on T838 RNJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T838 RNJ find?
- T838 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect: offside rear tyre obviously under inflated.
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