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Ford Fiesta

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T897 LUJMOT history

T897 LUJ is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
88,610 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 LUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 LUJ was last recorded at 88,610 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,610 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,610 miles
  • 2021 – 87,906 miles
  • 2020 – 87,427 miles
  • 2019 – 86,980 miles
  • 2018 – 86,532 miles
  • 2017 – 86,102 miles
  • 2016 – 85,534 miles
  • 2014 – 83,807 miles
  • 2013 – 80,264 miles
  • 2012 – 74,216 miles
  • 2011 – 68,261 miles
  • 2010 – 62,876 miles
  • 2009 – 58,222 miles
  • 2008 – 53,060 miles
  • 2007 – 47,369 miles
  • 2006 – 37,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,610 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel filter corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryMetal brake & fuel pipes corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing has slight noiseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside outer & inner sills corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate & leak grease slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside rear outer wheelarch corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam mounting bushes wearing/deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear registration plate deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,610 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,610 miles
    Test number
    950290224696
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroding
    • AdvisoryMetal brake & fuel pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise
    • AdvisoryOffside outer & inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate & leak grease slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer wheelarch corroding
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam mounting bushes wearing/deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorating

  2. Fail88,610 miles (+704)1 dangerous10 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,610 miles
    Test number
    785319212033
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear tyre has deep cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner & outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroding
    • AdvisoryMetal brake & fuel pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise
    • AdvisoryOffside outer & inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate & leak grease slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer wheelarch corroding
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam mounting bushes wearing/deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorating

  3. Pass87,906 miles (+479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,906 miles
    Test number
    386054127525
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside sill rusting
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes starting to rust

  4. Pass87,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,427 miles
    Test number
    292537312871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,427 miles (+447)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,427 miles
    Test number
    694403680376
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,980 miles (+448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    618014436036
    • AdvisorySteel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

  7. Pass86,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    952682819725
    • AdvisoryOffside sill rusting
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusting

  8. Fail86,532 miles (+430)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    759002656840
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill rusting
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusting

  9. Pass86,102 miles (+568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,102 miles
    Test number
    956127973474
    • AdvisoryBoth sills starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin rusting

  10. Pass85,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,534 miles
    Test number
    842249239289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,534 miles (+1,727)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,534 miles
    Test number
    824919351073
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass83,807 miles (+3,543)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,807 miles
    Test number
    189978224271
    • NoteBrake pads not visualy checked
    • NoteOffside sill rusting
    • NoteSteel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

  13. Pass80,264 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    429426943218
    • NoteN/s/r fuel pipe corroded

  14. Fail80,264 miles (+6,048)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    346391843245
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r fuel pipe corroded

  15. Pass74,216 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    119060292246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Fail74,192 miles (+5,931)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    367469182473
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass68,261 miles (+35)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    157175391205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteN/s front tyre fatique cracks on inner wall
    • NoteO/s front anti rollbar link dust covers split
    • NoteO/s outer sill corrosion starting
    • NoteO/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight wheel bearing noise from n/s rear
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  18. Fail68,226 miles (+5,350)6 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,226 miles
    Test number
    957352691236
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteN/s front tyre fatique cracks on inner wall
    • NoteO/s front anti rollbar link dust covers split
    • NoteO/s outer sill corrosion starting
    • NoteO/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight wheel bearing noise from n/s rear
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  19. Pass62,876 miles (+77)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    850221590237
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear metal brake pipes have heavy corrosion and pitting
    • NoteOffside outer sill has corrosion at suspension area
    • NoteSpare tyre deflated

  20. Fail62,799 miles (+4,577)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,799 miles
    Test number
    883006280230
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear metal brake pipes have heavy corrosion and pitting
    • NoteOffside outer sill has corrosion at suspension area
    • NoteParking brake requires attention
    • NoteSpare tyre deflated

  21. Pass58,222 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    840866589271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,199 miles (+5,139)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,199 miles
    Test number
    293815989295
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass53,060 miles (+5,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,060 miles
    Test number
    361041288410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  24. Pass47,369 miles (+9,527)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,369 miles
    Test number
    404594787257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass37,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,842 miles
    Test number
    480622166294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T897 LUJ

Does T897 LUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 LUJ expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 LUJ?
The MOT on T897 LUJ expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 LUJ done?
T897 LUJ was recorded at 88,610 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 3,285 miles a year.
Has T897 LUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 LUJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T897 LUJ 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 T897 LUJ find?
T897 LUJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 8 advisories: fuel filter corroding; metal brake & fuel pipes corroding; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise, and 5 more.

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