
Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,299 cc
X438 VSGMOT history
X438 VSG is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,053 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 76,053 mi
- At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,717 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X438 VSG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X438 VSG was last recorded at 76,053 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 10,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 65,716 miles · 23 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,337 miles
- Average per year
- 3,717 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 76,053 miles
- 2024 – 65,716 miles
- 2023 – 60,570 miles
- 2022 – 56,790 miles
- 2021 – 51,893 miles
- 2019 – 46,973 miles
- 2017 – 38,870 miles
- 2016 – 34,248 miles
- 2015 – 30,035 miles
- 2014 – 28,994 miles
- 2013 – 27,387 miles
- 2012 – 24,107 miles
- 2011 – 16,152 miles
- 2010 – 8,860 miles
- 2009 – 8,472 miles
- 2008 – 8,000 miles
- 2007 – 7,481 miles
- 2006 – 6,800 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,053 miles19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 76,053 miles
- Test number
- 952382350201
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail76,053 miles (+10,337)1 repaired19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,053 miles
- Test number
- 742179410241
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,716 miles (+5,146)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 65,716 miles
- Test number
- 484154189750
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,570 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 60,570 miles
- Test number
- 161156941127
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail60,570 miles (+3,780)2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,570 miles
- Test number
- 837181840116
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass56,790 miles (+4,897)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 56,790 miles
- Test number
- 952125442570
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,893 miles (+4,920)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 51,893 miles
- Test number
- 852462110597
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,973 miles (+3,524)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 46,973 miles
- Test number
- 224317384422
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass43,449 miles (+4,579)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 43,449 miles
- Test number
- 502821457664
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface rust on rear underbody
Pass38,870 miles (+4,622)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 38,870 miles
- Test number
- 995992597945
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in suspension
Pass34,248 miles (+4,213)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 34,248 miles
- Test number
- 422104209965
- AdvisoryFront brake discs poor
- AdvisoryFront registration plate poor
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear inner sills rusty but not holed
Pass30,035 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 30,035 miles
- Test number
- 403836822107
- AdvisoryBrake pipe going to o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
Fail30,035 miles (+1,041)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,035 miles
- Test number
- 694675923146
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe going to o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
Pass28,994 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 28,994 miles
- Test number
- 496192054284
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
- NoteO/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn
Fail28,994 miles (+1,607)2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,994 miles
- Test number
- 607462654231
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
- NoteO/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn
Pass27,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 27,387 miles
- Test number
- 375529623406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,387 miles (+3,280)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,387 miles
- Test number
- 726474923284
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,107 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 24,107 miles
- Test number
- 318793722480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail24,107 miles (+7,955)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,107 miles
- Test number
- 465883122245
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass16,152 miles (+7,292)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 16,152 miles
- Test number
- 267175131261
- NoteFront lower arm bushes split
- NoteInner faces of discs pitted
Pass8,860 miles (+388)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 8,860 miles
- Test number
- 931228720200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass8,472 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 8,472 miles
- Test number
- 410296729235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,000 miles (+519)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 8,000 miles
- Test number
- 191690228206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 7,481 miles
- Test number
- 792981627292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,481 miles (+681)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,481 miles
- Test number
- 394621427471
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass6,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 6,800 miles
- Test number
- 783562226256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X438 VSG
- Does X438 VSG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X438 VSG expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X438 VSG?
- The MOT on X438 VSG expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X438 VSG done?
- X438 VSG was recorded at 76,053 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 3,717 miles a year.
- Has X438 VSG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X438 VSG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on X438 VSG 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 X438 VSG find?
- X438 VSG passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 19 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 16 more.
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