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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc

X49 VSSMOT history

X49 VSS is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 8 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

X49 VSS blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
104,820 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 VSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 VSS was last recorded at 104,820 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 15,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,438 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
15,382 miles
Average per year
3,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,820 miles
  • 2023 – 89,438 miles
  • 2021 – 83,534 miles
  • 2019 – 76,463 miles
  • 2018 – 71,408 miles
  • 2017 – 67,703 miles
  • 2016 – 64,907 miles
  • 2015 – 64,076 miles
  • 2014 – 62,047 miles
  • 2013 – 61,588 miles
  • 2012 – 61,010 miles
  • 2011 – 59,558 miles
  • 2009 – 56,296 miles
  • 2008 – 52,988 miles
  • 2007 – 49,786 miles
  • 2006 – 46,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,820 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,820 miles (+15,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,820 miles
    Test number
    554254575293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,438 miles (+21)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    89,438 miles
    Test number
    352783618661
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Fail89,417 miles (+5,883)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,417 miles
    Test number
    324064628294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back / new section joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Pass83,534 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    400072222269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,493 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,493 miles
    Test number
    752526549566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail80,458 miles (+3,995)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,458 miles
    Test number
    863236761228
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill lip at front of nearside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind rear beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind rear beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front and rear outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer wheel arches
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill lip at front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,463 miles (+5,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    613713908859
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer corrosion on outer seal

  8. Pass71,408 miles (+3,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,408 miles
    Test number
    895758993900
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  9. Pass67,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,703 miles
    Test number
    469838558291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,703 miles (+2,796)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,703 miles
    Test number
    381744591095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass64,907 miles (+831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,907 miles
    Test number
    664307428079
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  12. Pass64,076 miles (+2,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,076 miles
    Test number
    325639939609
    • AdvisoryFront both front flexi hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake pipe slightly coroded will req replacing in the future
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisoryClutch has a very high biting point will req replacing soon

  13. Pass62,047 miles (+459)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    467430354385
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteN/s/r shock mount slight play
    • NoteRear axle bush's worn
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteRust on o/s/r wheel arch

  14. Pass61,588 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,588 miles
    Test number
    266207743375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail61,569 miles (+559)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,569 miles
    Test number
    835573643381
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass61,010 miles (+1,452)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    919019342374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper starting to split

  17. Pass59,558 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    499337841369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,538 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    579745401097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,296 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    992164549308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,988 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    773930158364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,786 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    853508047394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,473 miles
    Test number
    402336346319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X49 VSS

Does X49 VSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X49 VSS expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X49 VSS?
The MOT on X49 VSS expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X49 VSS done?
X49 VSS was recorded at 104,820 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 3,300 miles a year.
Has X49 VSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 VSS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X49 VSS 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 X49 VSS find?
X49 VSS passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted outer rim; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted inner rim; oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox.

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