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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

T980 FJWMOT history

T980 FJW is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2022
Mileage
121,163 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T980 FJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T980 FJW was last recorded at 121,163 miles on 18 Feb 2022, 6,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,763 miles · 10 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,400 miles
Average per year
4,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,163 miles
  • 2021 – 114,763 miles
  • 2020 – 110,975 miles
  • 2019 – 100,949 miles
  • 2018 – 92,318 miles
  • 2017 – 85,304 miles
  • 2016 – 82,688 miles
  • 2015 – 80,743 miles
  • 2014 – 72,993 miles
  • 2013 – 69,012 miles
  • 2012 – 64,648 miles
  • 2011 – 61,979 miles
  • 2010 – 58,819 miles
  • 2009 – 56,648 miles
  • 2008 – 54,760 miles
  • 2007 – 49,915 miles
  • 2006 – 43,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,163 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,163 miles (+6,400)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,163 miles
    Test number
    870358715303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,763 miles (+3,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,763 miles
    Test number
    936505385798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass110,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    153710980626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail110,975 miles (+10,026)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    619107847298
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,949 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,949 miles
    Test number
    246461346468
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail100,868 miles (+8,550)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,868 miles
    Test number
    758256504233
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brake pipe burst on brake rollers (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexy hose corroded also burst on brake roller test (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded within 30cm of rear seat belt mtg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Big crack obscuring driver view in zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,318 miles (+7,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,318 miles
    Test number
    788375449182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass85,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,304 miles
    Test number
    760551964609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,304 miles (+2,616)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,304 miles
    Test number
    330298998315
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass82,688 miles (+1,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,688 miles
    Test number
    551502628943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass80,743 miles (+7,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    609970235032
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass72,993 miles11 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,993 miles
    Test number
    256114734043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCoolant level below minimum
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  13. Fail72,993 miles (+3,981)4 failures12 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,993 miles
    Test number
    806641334069
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteCoolant level below minimum
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteNo oil shown on dipstick (added 2 litres before test)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  14. Pass69,012 miles (+4,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    726818323095
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass64,648 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,648 miles
    Test number
    158410322408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,979 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    115108461007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,819 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,819 miles
    Test number
    271618960084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,648 miles
    Test number
    312658369009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,648 miles (+1,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,648 miles
    Test number
    190308269428
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass54,760 miles (+4,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,760 miles
    Test number
    160079878424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,915 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,915 miles
    Test number
    590481267017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,761 miles
    Test number
    692787586035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T980 FJW

Does T980 FJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T980 FJW expired on 12 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T980 FJW?
The MOT on T980 FJW expired on 12 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T980 FJW done?
T980 FJW was recorded at 121,163 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2022, an average of 4,869 miles a year.
Has T980 FJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T980 FJW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T980 FJW 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 T980 FJW find?
T980 FJW failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2022 with 2 dangerous defects and 2 major defects: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mounting; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected seat mount; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 1 more.

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