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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

V686 ECBMOT history

V686 ECB is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
65,483 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 ECB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 ECB was last recorded at 65,483 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,569 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
914 miles
Average per year
1,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,483 miles
  • 2024 – 64,569 miles
  • 2023 – 64,106 miles
  • 2022 – 63,709 miles
  • 2021 – 63,227 miles
  • 2020 – 62,632 miles
  • 2019 – 59,370 miles
  • 2018 – 55,949 miles
  • 2016 – 55,934 miles
  • 2015 – 55,156 miles
  • 2014 – 54,077 miles
  • 2013 – 52,722 miles
  • 2012 – 51,527 miles
  • 2011 – 50,460 miles
  • 2010 – 49,201 miles
  • 2009 – 47,021 miles
  • 2008 – 44,657 miles
  • 2007 – 41,298 miles
  • 2006 – 38,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,483 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,483 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,483 miles
    Test number
    876817529621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,569 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,569 miles
    Test number
    115118138687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,106 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    490836003689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,709 miles (+482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,709 miles
    Test number
    381988901766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass63,227 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,227 miles
    Test number
    587725727808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,632 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    157725492246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,370 miles (+3,421)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,370 miles
    Test number
    753292438504
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills corroded
  8. Pass55,949 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    938563720144
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s+n/s rear brake ferrules slightly corroded
  9. Fail55,948 miles (+14)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,948 miles
    Test number
    148967822618
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s+n/s rear brake ferrules slightly corroded
  10. Pass55,934 miles (+778)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,934 miles
    Test number
    406930618809
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  11. Pass55,156 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,156 miles
    Test number
    295405155064
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  12. Fail55,156 miles (+1,079)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,156 miles
    Test number
    676889645007
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  13. Pass54,077 miles (+1,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    556080654085
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass52,722 miles (+1,195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    166759043465
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass51,527 miles (+1,067)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    159218342001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  16. Pass50,460 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    275016141070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail50,452 miles (+1,251)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,452 miles
    Test number
    559455741012
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass49,201 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,201 miles
    Test number
    914916240011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail49,191 miles (+2,170)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,191 miles
    Test number
    543753340042
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass47,021 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,021 miles
    Test number
    720890349000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,657 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,657 miles
    Test number
    364992948082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,298 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,298 miles
    Test number
    124147537020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    654778036059
    • 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)

Questions about V686 ECB

Does V686 ECB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V686 ECB expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V686 ECB?
The MOT on V686 ECB expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V686 ECB done?
V686 ECB was recorded at 65,483 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 1,383 miles a year.
Has V686 ECB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 ECB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2018.
Has the mileage on V686 ECB 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 V686 ECB find?
V686 ECB passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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