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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

X23 ORBMOT history

X23 ORB is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

X23 ORB blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
52,344 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 ORB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 ORB was last recorded at 52,344 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2014: 32,027 miles, lower than 32,078 miles on 25 Feb 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,818 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
526 miles
Average per year
1,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,344 miles
  • 2024 – 51,818 miles
  • 2023 – 50,493 miles
  • 2017 – 48,574 miles
  • 2016 – 39,921 miles
  • 2015 – 37,557 miles
  • 2014 – 32,027 miles
  • 2013 – 32,078 miles
  • 2012 – 29,407 miles
  • 2011 – 26,930 miles
  • 2010 – 24,402 miles
  • 2009 – 21,229 miles
  • 2008 – 18,591 miles
  • 2007 – 15,851 miles
  • 2006 – 13,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,344 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,344 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    146590871669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,818 miles (+1,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,818 miles
    Test number
    887088975154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass50,493 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,493 miles
    Test number
    933753668567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail50,492 miles (+1,918)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,492 miles
    Test number
    606032120077
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass48,574 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    377525401163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,921 miles (+2,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,921 miles
    Test number
    514917976546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass37,557 miles (+5,530)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    688080145086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass32,027 miles (-51)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,027 miles
    Test number
    158485454062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,078 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,078 miles
    Test number
    337156553008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,407 miles (+2,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,407 miles
    Test number
    227748142052
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  11. Pass26,930 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,930 miles
    Test number
    719995941002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,402 miles (+3,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,402 miles
    Test number
    161193850062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass21,229 miles (+2,638)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,229 miles
    Test number
    722901769049
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass18,591 miles (+2,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,591 miles
    Test number
    831266258056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass15,851 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,851 miles
    Test number
    281487357069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,128 miles
    Test number
    460554456041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X23 ORB

Does X23 ORB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 ORB is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X23 ORB?
The MOT on X23 ORB is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 ORB done?
X23 ORB was recorded at 52,344 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,981 miles a year.
Has X23 ORB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 ORB has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X23 ORB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X23 ORB find?
X23 ORB passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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