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Ford Fiesta

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

W5 YDWMOT history

W5 YDW is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 8 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

W5 YDW white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,435 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 YDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 YDW was last recorded at 127,435 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,432 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,435 miles
  • 2025 – 120,829 miles
  • 2024 – 113,165 miles
  • 2023 – 95,710 miles
  • 2022 – 90,887 miles
  • 2021 – 73,184 miles
  • 2020 – 63,119 miles
  • 2019 – 45,913 miles
  • 2018 – 36,054 miles
  • 2017 – 30,905 miles
  • 2016 – 25,469 miles
  • 2015 – 19,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,435 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,435 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,435 miles
    Test number
    680831480189
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail127,432 miles (+6,603)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,432 miles
    Test number
    340575070423
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass120,829 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,829 miles
    Test number
    559608388213
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail120,829 miles (+7,664)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,829 miles
    Test number
    538155224081
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass113,165 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,165 miles
    Test number
    127827226232
    • AdvisoryFront Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail113,152 miles (+17,442)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,152 miles
    Test number
    902928172941
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake cable insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective.
  7. Pass95,710 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,710 miles
    Test number
    898852742920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,709 miles (+4,822)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    327216967546
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass90,887 miles (+17,703)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    631971492176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    680115966950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,184 miles (+10,065)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    368278899873
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass63,119 miles (+17,206)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    346294135805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,913 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,913 miles
    Test number
    726672202912
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor sticker (3.1 (a) (i))
  14. Fail45,913 miles (+9,859)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,913 miles
    Test number
    614189033966
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor sticker (3.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass36,054 miles (+5,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,054 miles
    Test number
    287759074337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  16. Pass30,905 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,905 miles
    Test number
    676493753451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,469 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,469 miles
    Test number
    472904643698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,019 miles
    Test number
    285501250769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 YDW

Does W5 YDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 YDW is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 YDW?
The MOT on W5 YDW is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 YDW done?
W5 YDW was recorded at 127,435 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 9,970 miles a year.
Has W5 YDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 YDW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 YDW 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 W5 YDW find?
W5 YDW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear coil spring corroded both.

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