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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T989 JELMOT history

T989 JEL is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 37,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
37,768 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T989 JEL
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T989 JEL was last recorded at 37,768 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,764 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,768 miles
  • 2024 – 37,541 miles
  • 2023 – 37,312 miles
  • 2022 – 37,094 miles
  • 2021 – 36,868 miles
  • 2020 – 36,619 miles
  • 2019 – 36,355 miles
  • 2018 – 36,221 miles
  • 2017 – 35,758 miles
  • 2016 – 35,393 miles
  • 2015 – 34,899 miles
  • 2014 – 34,426 miles
  • 2013 – 33,880 miles
  • 2012 – 33,048 miles
  • 2011 – 32,109 miles
  • 2010 – 30,685 miles
  • 2009 – 28,070 miles
  • 2008 – 25,201 miles
  • 2007 – 22,676 miles
  • 2006 – 21,057 miles
  • 2005 – 18,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,768 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,768 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    37,768 miles
    Test number
    574113690077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail37,764 miles (+223)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,764 miles
    Test number
    747387526438
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass37,541 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    37,541 miles
    Test number
    734681911136
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail37,541 miles (+229)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,541 miles
    Test number
    132328794638
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass37,312 miles (+218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,312 miles
    Test number
    889275103922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass37,094 miles (+226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,094 miles
    Test number
    837877657871
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass36,868 miles (+249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,868 miles
    Test number
    123299597669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,619 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,619 miles
    Test number
    783725928793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail36,618 miles (+263)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,618 miles
    Test number
    729126408184
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass36,355 miles (+134)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,355 miles
    Test number
    840398509963
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass36,221 miles (+463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,221 miles
    Test number
    472231320488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass35,758 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,758 miles
    Test number
    417733326161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,393 miles (+494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,393 miles
    Test number
    829880236266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass34,899 miles (+473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,899 miles
    Test number
    462998200758
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass34,426 miles (+546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    655473454250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass33,880 miles (+832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,880 miles
    Test number
    335995753447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass33,048 miles (+939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    387263042409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass32,109 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,109 miles
    Test number
    376093541433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,685 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,685 miles
    Test number
    120574640201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,070 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,070 miles
    Test number
    831205649257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,201 miles (+2,525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,201 miles
    Test number
    141541248248
    • NoteFront wiper blades becoming deteriorated

  22. Pass22,676 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,676 miles
    Test number
    461266347267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass21,057 miles (+2,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    982543446238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  24. Pass18,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    18,989 miles
    Test number
    882468045236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T989 JEL

Does T989 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T989 JEL expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T989 JEL?
The MOT on T989 JEL expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T989 JEL done?
T989 JEL was recorded at 37,768 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 939 miles a year.
Has T989 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T989 JEL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T989 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 T989 JEL find?
T989 JEL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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