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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

V3 OWLMOT history

V3 OWL is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

V3 OWL silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,880 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V3 OWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V3 OWL was last recorded at 165,880 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 9,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,027 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,853 miles
Average per year
8,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,880 miles
  • 2024 – 156,027 miles
  • 2023 – 136,762 miles
  • 2022 – 133,898 miles
  • 2021 – 128,521 miles
  • 2019 – 113,558 miles
  • 2018 – 109,857 miles
  • 2016 – 97,676 miles
  • 2015 – 81,767 miles
  • 2014 – 66,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,880 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding and loosing outer skinRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,880 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,880 miles
    Test number
    657164698486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding and loosing outer skin

  2. Fail165,877 miles (+9,850)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,877 miles
    Test number
    361640074359
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding and loosing outer skin

  3. Pass156,027 miles (+19,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,027 miles
    Test number
    276937140715
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding and loosing outer skin

  4. Pass136,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,762 miles
    Test number
    345310434816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail136,762 miles (+2,864)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,762 miles
    Test number
    631351718689
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass133,898 miles (+5,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,898 miles
    Test number
    696701523728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass128,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,521 miles
    Test number
    112844248361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,521 miles (+14,963)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,521 miles
    Test number
    803309468971
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass113,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,558 miles
    Test number
    644866442774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  10. Fail113,558 miles (+3,701)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,558 miles
    Test number
    561472140121
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  11. Pass109,857 miles (+12,181)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,857 miles
    Test number
    470699017496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,676 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,676 miles
    Test number
    237086033174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,215 miles
    Test number
    480933110108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail96,215 miles (+14,448)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,215 miles
    Test number
    490758819672
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,767 miles (+15,249)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    366086805093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall cracked no cords exposed

  16. Pass66,518 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,518 miles
    Test number
    855085044014
    • NoteNearside front tyre rip in sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear wheel buckeld
    • NoteOffside front mirror lens cracked

Questions about V3 OWL

Does V3 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V3 OWL is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V3 OWL?
The MOT on V3 OWL is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V3 OWL done?
V3 OWL was recorded at 165,880 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,473 miles a year.
Has V3 OWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V3 OWL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V3 OWL 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 V3 OWL find?
V3 OWL passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged, and 4 more.

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