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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T970 ETRMOT history

T970 ETR is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
84,575 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 ETR
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 ETR was last recorded at 84,575 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 2,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,089 miles · 26 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,486 miles
Average per year
1,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,575 miles
  • 2023 – 82,089 miles
  • 2022 – 80,851 miles
  • 2021 – 79,730 miles
  • 2020 – 78,737 miles
  • 2019 – 76,687 miles
  • 2017 – 76,680 miles
  • 2016 – 75,765 miles
  • 2015 – 75,309 miles
  • 2014 – 75,060 miles
  • 2013 – 74,443 miles
  • 2012 – 73,840 miles
  • 2011 – 72,250 miles
  • 2010 – 70,803 miles
  • 2009 – 69,746 miles
  • 2008 – 68,791 miles
  • 2007 – 66,019 miles
  • 2006 – 57,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,575 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,575 miles
    Test number
    815185657477
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail84,575 miles (+2,486)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,575 miles
    Test number
    341959564316
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass82,089 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,089 miles
    Test number
    808208757425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,067 miles (+1,216)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,067 miles
    Test number
    172046215208
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,851 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,851 miles
    Test number
    381502092200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower suspension arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Slight fluctuation on nearside service brake

  6. Fail80,846 miles (+1,116)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,846 miles
    Test number
    379163983074
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F drive shaft dust cover split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower suspension arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Slight fluctuation on nearside service brake

  7. Pass79,730 miles (+31)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,730 miles
    Test number
    227907496426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail79,699 miles (+962)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    103451933100
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass78,737 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,737 miles
    Test number
    970488604716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,732 miles (+2,045)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,732 miles
    Test number
    790629426803
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective push in fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,687 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    592182215184
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail76,682 miles (+2)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,682 miles
    Test number
    425165845271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass76,680 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    494584765927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail76,671 miles (+906)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    320469755555
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass75,765 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,765 miles
    Test number
    452713274171
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail75,760 miles (+451)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    897955768086
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass75,309 miles (+249)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    997256505154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteScoring to windscreen on drivers side

  18. Pass75,060 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    256536434145
    • NoteScoring marks on front windscreen

  19. Fail75,060 miles (+617)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    286805934140
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteScoring marks on front windscreen

  20. Pass74,443 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,443 miles
    Test number
    109614833184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,436 miles (+596)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    358010933154
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded

  22. Pass73,840 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,840 miles
    Test number
    127726632143
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished slightly

  23. Fail73,840 miles (+1,590)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,840 miles
    Test number
    836606832187
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished slightly

  24. Pass72,250 miles (+1,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    296958011421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass70,803 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    313622510160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,746 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,746 miles
    Test number
    203212719104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass68,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    481338028144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,791 miles (+2,772)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    311368928180
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass66,019 miles (+8,049)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,019 miles
    Test number
    143979107164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    912055026107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T970 ETR

Does T970 ETR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T970 ETR expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T970 ETR?
The MOT on T970 ETR expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T970 ETR done?
T970 ETR was recorded at 84,575 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 1,453 miles a year.
Has T970 ETR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 ETR has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T970 ETR 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 T970 ETR find?
T970 ETR passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing.

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