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Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,388 cc

V51 MHJMOT history

V51 MHJ is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 6 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.

V51 MHJ red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2022
Mileage
66,728 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 MHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 MHJ was last recorded at 66,728 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,718 miles · 10 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 66,728 miles
  • 2020 – 66,571 miles
  • 2019 – 66,115 miles
  • 2018 – 64,672 miles
  • 2017 – 63,210 miles
  • 2016 – 61,536 miles
  • 2015 – 58,704 miles
  • 2014 – 55,467 miles
  • 2013 – 51,959 miles
  • 2012 – 48,915 miles
  • 2011 – 45,359 miles
  • 2010 – 41,831 miles
  • 2009 – 37,862 miles
  • 2008 – 34,228 miles
  • 2007 – 30,443 miles
  • 2006 – 25,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,728 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,728 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,728 miles
    Test number
    795845334989
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail66,718 miles (+147)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,718 miles
    Test number
    175983870017
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass66,571 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,571 miles
    Test number
    807254259859
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    680537722396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,113 miles (+1,441)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,113 miles
    Test number
    673465911969
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,672 miles (+1,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,672 miles
    Test number
    738805900318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass63,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,210 miles
    Test number
    928883093208
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail63,209 miles (+1,673)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,209 miles
    Test number
    731839218248
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped of front to rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped of front to rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass61,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,536 miles
    Test number
    219723525525
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail61,536 miles (+2,832)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,536 miles
    Test number
    752535089769
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass58,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,704 miles
    Test number
    728765438473
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail58,700 miles (+3,233)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,700 miles
    Test number
    428569743167
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass55,467 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,467 miles
    Test number
    259504974241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail55,451 miles (+3,492)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,451 miles
    Test number
    319202174454
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn smooth around inner tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre, tread worn low

  15. Pass51,959 miles (+3,044)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,959 miles
    Test number
    359833183463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads low advise inspection
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOff side front tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlightly distorted off inner wheel rim

  16. Pass48,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    356359792254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail48,915 miles (+3,556)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    988878692250
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside handbrake effort weak

  18. Pass45,359 miles (+3,528)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,359 miles
    Test number
    387887371439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes perished offside rear sill starting two rust both front brake flexes starting two perished

  19. Pass41,831 miles (+3,969)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    580155490247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges ;
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes perished ;
    • NoteOffside sill blistered ;

  20. Pass37,862 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,862 miles
    Test number
    531124399287
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge;
    • NoteOffside rear suspension axle bush perished;

  21. Fail37,862 miles (+3,634)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,862 miles
    Test number
    363454899289
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge;
    • NoteOffside rear suspension axle bush perished;

  22. Pass34,228 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,228 miles
    Test number
    494598788220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,443 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,443 miles
    Test number
    701223487264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,972 miles
    Test number
    564182896274
    • 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)

Questions about V51 MHJ

Does V51 MHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 MHJ expired on 28 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 MHJ?
The MOT on V51 MHJ expired on 28 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 MHJ done?
V51 MHJ was recorded at 66,728 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021, an average of 2,697 miles a year.
Has V51 MHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 MHJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V51 MHJ 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 V51 MHJ find?
V51 MHJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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