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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T878 VACMOT history

T878 VAC is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 119,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,570 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 VAC
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
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 VAC was last recorded at 119,570 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,206 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
3,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,570 miles
  • 2025 – 119,206 miles
  • 2024 – 118,117 miles
  • 2023 – 117,319 miles
  • 2022 – 115,679 miles
  • 2021 – 114,141 miles
  • 2020 – 112,958 miles
  • 2019 – 110,496 miles
  • 2018 – 108,327 miles
  • 2017 – 106,835 miles
  • 2016 – 104,463 miles
  • 2015 – 101,880 miles
  • 2014 – 99,228 miles
  • 2013 – 96,095 miles
  • 2012 – 92,250 miles
  • 2011 – 88,946 miles
  • 2010 – 77,844 miles
  • 2009 – 67,858 miles
  • 2008 – 56,190 miles
  • 2006 – 49,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,570 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just starting to separate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,570 miles (+364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,570 miles
    Test number
    224229784156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,206 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,206 miles
    Test number
    814484517260
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,203 miles (+1,086)2 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,203 miles
    Test number
    568285055105
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded & fractured (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch chassis rail to boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail behind wheel arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch chassis rail to boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    195235021558
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail118,117 miles (+798)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    456917390101
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass117,319 miles (+1,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,319 miles
    Test number
    223255989706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,679 miles (+1,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,679 miles
    Test number
    406996251813
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,141 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,141 miles
    Test number
    269078305152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 165/70 13 @3mm cracking in shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail114,141 miles (+1,183)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,141 miles
    Test number
    566373948739
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 165/70 13 @3mm cracking in shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass112,958 miles (+2,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,958 miles
    Test number
    329021625165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass110,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,496 miles
    Test number
    194944548271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,496 miles (+2,169)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,496 miles
    Test number
    615558388270
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass108,327 miles (+1,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,327 miles
    Test number
    948103309667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass106,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,835 miles
    Test number
    203288338034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,835 miles (+2,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,835 miles
    Test number
    598796885661
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass104,463 miles (+2,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,463 miles
    Test number
    656748682884
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have slight corrosion

  17. Pass101,880 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,880 miles
    Test number
    479492365009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes coated in paint

  18. Fail101,872 miles (+2,644)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,872 miles
    Test number
    857351865020
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes coated in paint

  19. Pass99,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,228 miles
    Test number
    705166874035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail99,226 miles (+3,131)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    918476274011
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass96,095 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,095 miles
    Test number
    348539473035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,250 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    518626762012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,946 miles (+11,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,946 miles
    Test number
    775345871001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass77,844 miles (+9,986)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    933388160061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,858 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    210519469054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail67,855 miles (+11,665)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    434218169000
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass56,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    240152498029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail56,190 miles (+6,265)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    163337488018
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass49,925 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    360094856230
    • NoteFRONT TYRES ON 4MM AND 2MM ON EDGES
    • NoteN/S HEADLIGHT STONE CHIPPED
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE ON 3MM

  30. Fail49,921 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,921 miles
    Test number
    871204456238
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES ON 4MM AND 2MM ON EDGES
    • NoteN/S HEADLIGHT STONE CHIPPED
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE 3MM

Questions about T878 VAC

Does T878 VAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 VAC is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T878 VAC?
The MOT on T878 VAC is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T878 VAC done?
T878 VAC was recorded at 119,570 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 3,521 miles a year.
Has T878 VAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 VAC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T878 VAC 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 T878 VAC find?
T878 VAC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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