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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T961 TEVMOT history

T961 TEV is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 47,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
47,691 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 TEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T961 TEV was last recorded at 47,691 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 1,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,229 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,462 miles
Average per year
2,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,691 miles
  • 2024 – 46,229 miles
  • 2023 – 44,453 miles
  • 2022 – 42,908 miles
  • 2021 – 41,540 miles
  • 2020 – 40,690 miles
  • 2019 – 39,736 miles
  • 2018 – 37,361 miles
  • 2017 – 32,791 miles
  • 2016 – 28,432 miles
  • 2015 – 25,536 miles
  • 2014 – 21,580 miles
  • 2013 – 16,643 miles
  • 2012 – 12,123 miles
  • 2011 – 11,904 miles
  • 2010 – 11,460 miles
  • 2009 – 10,929 miles
  • 2008 – 10,241 miles
  • 2007 – 9,436 miles
  • 2006 – 8,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,691 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,691 miles (+1,462)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    895925460659
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass46,229 miles (+1,776)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    46,229 miles
    Test number
    777783466025
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass44,453 miles (+1,545)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    44,453 miles
    Test number
    107339232044
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass42,908 miles (+1,368)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,908 miles
    Test number
    978758164492
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,540 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,540 miles
    Test number
    126810803713
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail41,540 miles (+850)5 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,540 miles
    Test number
    894312680317
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass40,690 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,690 miles
    Test number
    850284936212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail40,690 miles (+954)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,690 miles
    Test number
    148542992866
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass39,736 miles (+2,375)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,736 miles
    Test number
    409708751650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass37,361 miles (+4,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,361 miles
    Test number
    446851394680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass32,791 miles (+4,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,791 miles
    Test number
    941425277894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass28,432 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,432 miles
    Test number
    511799724353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,536 miles
    Test number
    473279019963
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  14. Fail25,536 miles (+3,956)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,536 miles
    Test number
    805131191117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/14 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass21,580 miles (+4,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,580 miles
    Test number
    305819804334
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass16,643 miles (+4,520)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    16,643 miles
    Test number
    178235393225
    • 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)
    • NoteSpare tyre worn
    • NoteWasher jets weak

  17. Pass12,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,123 miles
    Test number
    628887712337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. FailMileage not read4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    249044912313
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass11,904 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,904 miles
    Test number
    149815561145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,460 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,460 miles
    Test number
    121720040153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,929 miles
    Test number
    203957059417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail10,929 miles (+688)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,929 miles
    Test number
    182202659115
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass10,241 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,241 miles
    Test number
    794508948174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,436 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,436 miles
    Test number
    202435147198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,487 miles
    Test number
    154123556118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T961 TEV

Does T961 TEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T961 TEV is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T961 TEV?
The MOT on T961 TEV is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T961 TEV done?
T961 TEV was recorded at 47,691 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,020 miles a year.
Has T961 TEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 TEV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T961 TEV 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 T961 TEV find?
T961 TEV passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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