
Ford Fiesta
Purple · Petrol · 2000 · 1,242 cc
V73 NHJMOT history
V73 NHJ is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 5 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 91,426 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,706 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V73 NHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 5 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V73 NHJ was last recorded at 91,426 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,885 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,541 miles
- Average per year
- 2,706 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,426 miles
- 2025 – 89,885 miles
- 2024 – 84,585 miles
- 2023 – 79,608 miles
- 2022 – 74,457 miles
- 2021 – 72,100 miles
- 2020 – 69,180 miles
- 2019 – 65,647 miles
- 2018 – 63,057 miles
- 2016 – 61,800 miles
- 2015 – 60,151 miles
- 2014 – 58,479 miles
- 2013 – 56,289 miles
- 2012 – 53,538 miles
- 2011 – 49,515 miles
- 2010 – 46,199 miles
- 2009 – 44,627 miles
- 2008 – 42,413 miles
- 2007 – 39,781 miles
- 2006 – 37,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,426 miles (+1,541)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 91,426 miles
- Test number
- 726781575864
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,885 miles (+5,300)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 89,885 miles
- Test number
- 718419870195
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass84,585 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,585 miles
- Test number
- 699643285497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail84,539 miles (+4,931)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,539 miles
- Test number
- 533247185631
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass79,608 miles (+5,151)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 79,608 miles
- Test number
- 100413061703
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass74,457 miles (+2,357)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 74,457 miles
- Test number
- 437307767990
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass72,100 miles (+2,920)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 72,100 miles
- Test number
- 417013351571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,180 miles (+3,533)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,180 miles
- Test number
- 941095354358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,647 miles (+2,590)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 65,647 miles
- Test number
- 338323056184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,057 miles (+1,257)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 63,057 miles
- Test number
- 795696769967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,800 miles (+1,649)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 61,800 miles
- Test number
- 527132736813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,151 miles (+1,672)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 60,151 miles
- Test number
- 877007094679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,479 miles (+2,190)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 58,479 miles
- Test number
- 816513934303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass56,289 miles (+2,751)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 56,289 miles
- Test number
- 875266063276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,538 miles (+4,023)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 53,538 miles
- Test number
- 255374062275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,515 miles (+3,316)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,515 miles
- Test number
- 689805831277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,199 miles (+1,572)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,199 miles
- Test number
- 362589740466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,627 miles (+2,214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 44,627 miles
- Test number
- 452366319061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass42,413 miles (+2,632)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,413 miles
- Test number
- 261695818004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,781 miles (+2,479)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 39,781 miles
- Test number
- 294098807029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,302 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 37,302 miles
- Test number
- 640818116023
- AdvisoryNearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge check tracking asap
Questions about V73 NHJ
- Does V73 NHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V73 NHJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V73 NHJ?
- The MOT on V73 NHJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V73 NHJ done?
- V73 NHJ was recorded at 91,426 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,706 miles a year.
- Has V73 NHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V73 NHJ has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V73 NHJ 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 V73 NHJ find?
- V73 NHJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 9 more.
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