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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T916 LAUMOT history

T916 LAU is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2021
Mileage
70,055 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T916 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T916 LAU was last recorded at 70,055 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,503 miles · 14 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
2,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 70,055 miles
  • 2020 – 69,503 miles
  • 2019 – 65,930 miles
  • 2018 – 62,053 miles
  • 2017 – 60,059 miles
  • 2016 – 57,657 miles
  • 2015 – 55,345 miles
  • 2014 – 53,822 miles
  • 2013 – 51,868 miles
  • 2012 – 49,868 miles
  • 2011 – 47,118 miles
  • 2010 – 42,559 miles
  • 2009 – 38,613 miles
  • 2008 – 34,136 miles
  • 2007 – 30,069 miles
  • 2006 – 25,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,055 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axsle (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,055 miles (+552)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,055 miles
    Test number
    366307977684
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,503 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,503 miles
    Test number
    890644429037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,502 miles (+3,572)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,502 miles
    Test number
    929870723939
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass65,930 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,930 miles
    Test number
    258336263992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,925 miles (+3,872)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    918811615859
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower wheel arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower wheel arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass62,053 miles (+1,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,053 miles
    Test number
    970272492578
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel archers corroded

  7. Pass60,059 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    345661955103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axsle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axsle (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail60,055 miles (+2,398)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    968602044809
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axsle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axsle (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass57,657 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,657 miles
    Test number
    508618457026
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror has been temporarly repaired
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on both edges and cracking boarderline
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on both edges and getting low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting from bonding boarderline
    • AdvisoryRear arches badly corroding
    • AdvisoryRear no plate fading

  10. Fail57,655 miles (+2,310)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    630425056584
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFanbelt badly cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on both edges and cracking boarderline
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on both edges and getting low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting from bonding boarderline
    • AdvisoryRear arches badly corroding
    • AdvisoryRear no plate fading

  11. Pass55,345 miles (+1,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    538573575183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass53,822 miles (+7)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    679707574121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  13. Fail53,815 miles (+1,947)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,815 miles
    Test number
    698965874127
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  14. Fail51,868 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,868 miles
    Test number
    256040773495
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass51,868 miles (+2,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,868 miles
    Test number
    557320373122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass49,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,868 miles
    Test number
    176611572150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,868 miles (+2,750)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,868 miles
    Test number
    745731672178
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass47,118 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,118 miles
    Test number
    298324451486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,559 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,559 miles
    Test number
    280314530479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,613 miles (+4,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,613 miles
    Test number
    571657029174
    • 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)

  21. Pass34,136 miles (+4,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,136 miles
    Test number
    393341628166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  22. Pass30,069 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,069 miles
    Test number
    661957637169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,898 miles
    Test number
    694967736144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T916 LAU

Does T916 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T916 LAU expired on 13 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T916 LAU?
The MOT on T916 LAU expired on 13 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T916 LAU done?
T916 LAU was recorded at 70,055 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 2,834 miles a year.
Has T916 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T916 LAU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T916 LAU 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 T916 LAU find?
T916 LAU failed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 3 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill.

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