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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.

V73 NHJ purple Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass91,426 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass69,180 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    941095354358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,647 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    338323056184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,057 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,057 miles
    Test number
    795696769967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,800 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    527132736813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,151 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    877007094679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass56,289 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    875266063276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,538 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,538 miles
    Test number
    255374062275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass46,199 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,199 miles
    Test number
    362589740466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass39,781 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    294098807029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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