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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

V42 DREMOT history

V42 DRE is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
51,157 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DRE
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
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DRE was last recorded at 51,157 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 3,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,805 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,352 miles
Average per year
2,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 51,157 miles
  • 2021 – 47,805 miles
  • 2020 – 46,478 miles
  • 2019 – 42,028 miles
  • 2018 – 36,728 miles
  • 2017 – 31,887 miles
  • 2016 – 30,419 miles
  • 2015 – 29,961 miles
  • 2014 – 28,488 miles
  • 2013 – 26,871 miles
  • 2012 – 24,963 miles
  • 2011 – 23,282 miles
  • 2010 – 22,335 miles
  • 2009 – 21,488 miles
  • 2008 – 20,382 miles
  • 2007 – 18,962 miles
  • 2006 – 17,197 miles
  • 2005 – 15,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,157 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,157 miles (+3,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    853217439639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass47,805 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    420137908219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,478 miles (+4,450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    366780546144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres lightly perished
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on o/s floor pan

  4. Pass42,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,028 miles
    Test number
    776124613775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,027 miles (+5,299)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,027 miles
    Test number
    906716668957
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower sill corrosion in places

  6. Pass36,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    248967685201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,728 miles (+4,841)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    412984974077
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass31,887 miles (+1,468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,887 miles
    Test number
    997664525920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r body corrosion near axle mounting area
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

  9. Pass30,419 miles (+458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,419 miles
    Test number
    573819673984
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lower outer sill showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low on tread

  10. Pass29,961 miles (+1,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,961 miles
    Test number
    678602205279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass28,488 miles (+1,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,488 miles
    Test number
    827353004293
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass26,871 miles (+1,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,871 miles
    Test number
    518563203245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass24,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,963 miles
    Test number
    396907402279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,957 miles (+1,675)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,957 miles
    Test number
    307347502490
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass23,282 miles (+947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,282 miles
    Test number
    168659701274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass22,335 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,335 miles
    Test number
    203071500211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,488 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,488 miles
    Test number
    551988609285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,382 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,382 miles
    Test number
    621138418264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,962 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,962 miles
    Test number
    991625607252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,197 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,197 miles
    Test number
    221779916222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    15,132 miles
    Test number
    944280925276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 DRE

Does V42 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 DRE expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 DRE?
The MOT on V42 DRE expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 DRE done?
V42 DRE was recorded at 51,157 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 2,107 miles a year.
Has V42 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 DRE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on V42 DRE 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 V42 DRE find?
V42 DRE passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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