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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T974 JELMOT history

T974 JEL is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,512 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 JEL was last recorded at 100,512 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 3,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,879 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,633 miles
Average per year
3,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,512 miles
  • 2025 – 96,879 miles
  • 2024 – 93,685 miles
  • 2023 – 88,329 miles
  • 2022 – 84,327 miles
  • 2021 – 79,439 miles
  • 2020 – 76,044 miles
  • 2019 – 71,656 miles
  • 2017 – 66,928 miles
  • 2016 – 62,227 miles
  • 2015 – 58,385 miles
  • 2014 – 55,257 miles
  • 2013 – 53,702 miles
  • 2012 – 52,270 miles
  • 2011 – 50,534 miles
  • 2010 – 48,272 miles
  • 2009 – 46,442 miles
  • 2008 – 45,112 miles
  • 2007 – 42,612 miles
  • 2006 – 38,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,512 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or 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.

  • Underbody surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,512 miles (+3,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,512 miles
    Test number
    754956555522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass96,879 miles (+3,194)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    271454260999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  3. Pass93,685 miles (+5,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,685 miles
    Test number
    205013749229
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  4. Pass88,329 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,329 miles
    Test number
    208443221631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,327 miles (+4,000)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,327 miles
    Test number
    656672547637
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,327 miles
    Test number
    810671685231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,327 miles (+4,888)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,327 miles
    Test number
    341143068093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,439 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,439 miles
    Test number
    502660335475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,044 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,044 miles
    Test number
    306454878650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,656 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    839565582120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,928 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,928 miles
    Test number
    734263185683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,924 miles (+4,697)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    721489114717
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass62,227 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,227 miles
    Test number
    480513730856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,385 miles
    Test number
    628203545034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,379 miles (+3,122)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,379 miles
    Test number
    678543845046
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass55,257 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,257 miles
    Test number
    947015844086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,702 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    869930343056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,270 miles (+1,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,270 miles
    Test number
    737319532046
    • NoteRear top mounts showing signs of wear

  19. Pass50,534 miles (+2,262)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,534 miles
    Test number
    747260741015
    • NoteO/s door mirror loose
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish & cut in tread

  20. Pass48,272 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,272 miles
    Test number
    340292930066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,442 miles (+1,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,442 miles
    Test number
    954987039075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass45,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    154799838431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,106 miles (+2,494)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,106 miles
    Test number
    642959738009
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass42,612 miles (+3,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,612 miles
    Test number
    113408437427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass38,786 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,786 miles
    Test number
    843547736038
    • NoteFront wishbone inner rear bushes starting to sererate, slight fluctuation on front brakes.

Questions about T974 JEL

Does T974 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T974 JEL is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T974 JEL?
The MOT on T974 JEL is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T974 JEL done?
T974 JEL was recorded at 100,512 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,054 miles a year.
Has T974 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 JEL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T974 JEL 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 T974 JEL find?
T974 JEL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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