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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T848 JKLMOT history

T848 JKL is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 63,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
63,615 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T848 JKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T848 JKL was last recorded at 63,615 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,792 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,823 miles
Average per year
1,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,615 miles
  • 2022 – 61,792 miles
  • 2021 – 61,196 miles
  • 2020 – 61,044 miles
  • 2018 – 60,908 miles
  • 2017 – 60,683 miles
  • 2016 – 60,303 miles
  • 2015 – 59,260 miles
  • 2014 – 57,768 miles
  • 2013 – 56,260 miles
  • 2012 – 52,935 miles
  • 2011 – 48,749 miles
  • 2010 – 45,667 miles
  • 2009 – 43,837 miles
  • 2008 – 42,820 miles
  • 2007 – 40,278 miles
  • 2006 – 36,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,615 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,615 miles (+1,823)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    309252985670
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,792 miles (+596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,792 miles
    Test number
    658071784312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,196 miles
    Test number
    436615282405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail61,195 miles (+151)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    734023843187
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass61,044 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,044 miles
    Test number
    757723559620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,041 miles (+133)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    183188251861
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass60,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    833289458589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,908 miles (+225)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    915562788755
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass60,683 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,683 miles
    Test number
    577731672276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail60,679 miles (+376)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,679 miles
    Test number
    558260737928
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass60,303 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    881997173650
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass59,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    690629442277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,260 miles (+1,492)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    746166545172
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

  14. Pass57,768 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    606858224399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,766 miles (+1,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    737395324397
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  16. Pass56,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    866489923391
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Fail56,259 miles (+3,324)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,259 miles
    Test number
    588999223384
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass52,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,935 miles
    Test number
    798638822379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,935 miles (+4,186)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,935 miles
    Test number
    588788822345
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass48,749 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,749 miles
    Test number
    395317821337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,667 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,667 miles
    Test number
    853918420316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,837 miles
    Test number
    292479429350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,837 miles (+1,017)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,837 miles
    Test number
    584669229344
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass42,820 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    864834428339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,278 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,278 miles
    Test number
    251191437313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,267 miles (+3,654)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,267 miles
    Test number
    740497627383
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass36,613 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    473958226350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,100 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,100 miles
    Test number
    401778586031
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  29. Fail35,088 miles2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,088 miles
    Test number
    164092086082
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about T848 JKL

Does T848 JKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T848 JKL expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T848 JKL?
The MOT on T848 JKL expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T848 JKL done?
T848 JKL was recorded at 63,615 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,406 miles a year.
Has T848 JKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T848 JKL has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T848 JKL 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 T848 JKL find?
T848 JKL failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 11 more.

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