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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

X443 BLGMOT history

X443 BLG is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

X443 BLG red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
125,715 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X443 BLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X443 BLG was last recorded at 125,715 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 4,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2012: 76,617 miles, lower than 97,771 miles on 12 Mar 2011.

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
121,167 miles · 29 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,548 miles
Average per year
3,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,715 miles
  • 2023 – 121,167 miles
  • 2022 – 118,649 miles
  • 2021 – 116,419 miles
  • 2016 – 112,228 miles
  • 2015 – 107,082 miles
  • 2014 – 99,056 miles
  • 2013 – 87,986 miles
  • 2012 – 76,617 miles
  • 2011 – 97,771 miles
  • 2010 – 82,953 miles
  • 2009 – 78,409 miles
  • 2007 – 72,531 miles
  • 2006 – 63,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Underbody corrosion but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,715 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    128734158890
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,715 miles (+4,548)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    591569036088
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,167 miles (+2,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,167 miles
    Test number
    422165036128
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

  4. Pass118,649 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,649 miles
    Test number
    470104148632
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion but not excessive

  5. Fail118,648 miles (+2,229)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,648 miles
    Test number
    360294678834
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion but not excessive

  6. Pass116,419 miles (+4,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,419 miles
    Test number
    146015328675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,228 miles (+5,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,228 miles
    Test number
    487933717803
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass107,082 miles (+8,026)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    781709865186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,056 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    969400374114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corroded.

  10. Fail99,056 miles (+11,070)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    256978164132
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBody and under vehicle corrosion.
    • NoteCould not check rear seat belts due to load in rear of vehicle.
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corroded.
    • NoteNSF alloy slightly buckled and low tyre pressure.
    • NoteSlight bind NSR wheel.

  11. Pass87,986 miles (+226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,986 miles
    Test number
    138186983056
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail87,760 miles (+11,143)9 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,760 miles
    Test number
    158911073027
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  13. Pass76,617 miles (-21,154)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,617 miles
    Test number
    697396362030
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteInboard faces of both front brake discs pitted.
    • NotePower steering pressure sensor wires broken and exposed sections of pipe across engine bay corroded.
    • NoteSigns of corrosion in offside rear wheel arch.

  14. Pass97,771 miles (+14,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,771 miles
    Test number
    165161371407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  15. Pass82,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,953 miles
    Test number
    460677870087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,953 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,953 miles
    Test number
    630100270003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,409 miles (+5,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    421802789063
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass72,531 miles (+9,019)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,531 miles
    Test number
    962200397060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,512 miles
    Test number
    422490996036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X443 BLG

Does X443 BLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X443 BLG expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X443 BLG?
The MOT on X443 BLG expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X443 BLG done?
X443 BLG was recorded at 125,715 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 3,376 miles a year.
Has X443 BLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X443 BLG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X443 BLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X443 BLG find?
X443 BLG passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both, and 3 more.

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