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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,398 cc

X38 CEXMOT history

X38 CEX is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

X38 CEX silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,033 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 CEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 CEX was last recorded at 102,033 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,620 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,413 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,033 miles
  • 2025 – 100,620 miles
  • 2024 – 98,959 miles
  • 2023 – 97,995 miles
  • 2022 – 96,530 miles
  • 2021 – 95,559 miles
  • 2020 – 94,363 miles
  • 2019 – 92,282 miles
  • 2017 – 87,321 miles
  • 2016 – 79,631 miles
  • 2015 – 79,600 miles
  • 2014 – 76,900 miles
  • 2013 – 74,176 miles
  • 2012 – 73,177 miles
  • 2011 – 72,471 miles
  • 2010 – 70,789 miles
  • 2009 – 67,704 miles
  • 2008 – 65,766 miles
  • 2007 – 59,472 miles
  • 2006 – 44,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,033 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,033 miles (+1,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    864518544575
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    936215310024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail100,620 miles (+1,661)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    544595582090
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,959 miles
    Test number
    469123730427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,959 miles (+964)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,959 miles
    Test number
    534823407866
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,995 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,995 miles
    Test number
    592530185927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,530 miles
    Test number
    600710712028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,530 miles (+971)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,530 miles
    Test number
    680545688608
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass95,559 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,559 miles
    Test number
    603061290232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,363 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,363 miles
    Test number
    899606759308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,282 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,282 miles
    Test number
    485271220706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    554263913219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail87,321 miles (+7,690)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    239993967722
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted 3 places (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass79,631 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,631 miles
    Test number
    186282620928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,600 miles (+2,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,600 miles
    Test number
    359237239069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass76,900 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    539286044278
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail76,900 miles (+2,724)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    486495544261
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass74,176 miles (+999)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    275963273293
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  19. Pass73,177 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    526905102318
    • NoteEngine noisy
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play evident in nearside front roll bar link

  20. Fail73,177 miles (+706)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    357574202384
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine noisy
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play evident in nearside front roll bar link

  21. Pass72,471 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,471 miles
    Test number
    859541091271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,789 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,789 miles
    Test number
    730661590292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,704 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    101165189215
    • NotePower steering pipe insecure, o/s splash shield missing. (pipe mounts to shield)

  24. Fail67,704 miles (+1,938)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    181375889244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePower steering pipe insecure, o/s splash shield missing. (pipe mounts to shield)

  25. Pass65,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    234238208398
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail65,766 miles (+6,294)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    720358408322
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass59,472 miles (+14,772)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    434028697218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,700 miles
    Test number
    130290016365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 CEX

Does X38 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 CEX is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X38 CEX?
The MOT on X38 CEX is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 CEX done?
X38 CEX was recorded at 102,033 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has X38 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 CEX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X38 CEX 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 X38 CEX find?
X38 CEX passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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