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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

V659 DFVMOT history

V659 DFV is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
71,561 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V659 DFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V659 DFV was last recorded at 71,561 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 7,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,659 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7,902 miles
Average per year
3,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,561 miles
  • 2022 – 63,659 miles
  • 2021 – 53,398 miles
  • 2020 – 46,838 miles
  • 2019 – 46,281 miles
  • 2018 – 43,909 miles
  • 2017 – 41,857 miles
  • 2016 – 37,204 miles
  • 2015 – 24,679 miles
  • 2014 – 23,508 miles
  • 2013 – 23,393 miles
  • 2012 – 23,209 miles
  • 2011 – 22,859 miles
  • 2010 – 22,598 miles
  • 2009 – 21,732 miles
  • 2008 – 21,123 miles
  • 2007 – 20,266 miles
  • 2006 – 19,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,561 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush split and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,561 miles (+7,902)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,561 miles
    Test number
    158368719086
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,659 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    691404731458
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail63,492 miles (+10,094)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,492 miles
    Test number
    808514156367
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass53,398 miles (+65)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,398 miles
    Test number
    301546778023
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  5. Fail53,333 miles (+6,495)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,333 miles
    Test number
    685959477613
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  6. Pass46,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,838 miles
    Test number
    886424780632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,838 miles (+557)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,838 miles
    Test number
    439744915721
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass46,281 miles (+2,372)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    370161599977
    • AdvisoryFront both suspension arms rear bushes starting to come unbonded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass43,909 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,909 miles
    Test number
    803623438685
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre in poor condition

  10. Fail43,909 miles (+2,052)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,909 miles
    Test number
    252552065039
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension locking device ineffective hub nut not locked (2.5.A.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre in poor condition

  11. Pass41,857 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    377803419031
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  12. Fail41,856 miles (+4,652)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    151127653133
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  13. Pass37,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,204 miles
    Test number
    602058995226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,204 miles (+12,525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,204 miles
    Test number
    622094389122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass24,679 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,679 miles
    Test number
    119504255141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,508 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,508 miles
    Test number
    928319924113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,393 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,393 miles
    Test number
    539758923191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,209 miles (+350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,209 miles
    Test number
    755419822155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass22,859 miles (+261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,859 miles
    Test number
    665919021162
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass22,598 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,598 miles
    Test number
    904811930122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,732 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,732 miles
    Test number
    581547529143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,123 miles (+857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,123 miles
    Test number
    864439628165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass20,266 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,266 miles
    Test number
    113628127148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass19,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,322 miles
    Test number
    422458826144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about V659 DFV

Does V659 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V659 DFV expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V659 DFV?
The MOT on V659 DFV expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V659 DFV done?
V659 DFV was recorded at 71,561 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 3,009 miles a year.
Has V659 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V659 DFV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V659 DFV 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 V659 DFV find?
V659 DFV failed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 5 major defects: emissions unable to be completed; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 2 more.

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