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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc

X748 TGEMOT history

X748 TGE is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 33,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

X748 TGE blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
33,925 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 TGE
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
30 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 TGE was last recorded at 33,925 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,910 miles · 2 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,925 miles
  • 2024 – 33,797 miles
  • 2023 – 22,346 miles
  • 2022 – 18,007 miles
  • 2020 – 11,508 miles
  • 2017 – 11,432 miles
  • 2016 – 9,967 miles
  • 2015 – 9,385 miles
  • 2014 – 8,352 miles
  • 2013 – 7,717 miles
  • 2012 – 6,362 miles
  • 2011 – 5,997 miles
  • 2010 – 5,521 miles
  • 2009 – 5,053 miles
  • 2008 – 4,311 miles
  • 2007 – 3,366 miles
  • 2006 – 2,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,925 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both front suspension springs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/f and n/s/f lower arms and struts rusty.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle mount (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,925 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,925 miles
    Test number
    4109785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail33,910 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,910 miles
    Test number
    4098030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail33,797 miles (+11,451)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,797 miles
    Test number
    3748197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,346 miles (+4,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    22,346 miles
    Test number
    270043197157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass18,007 miles (+6,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    18,007 miles
    Test number
    546946671154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass11,508 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    11,508 miles
    Test number
    733390990773
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail11,432 miles (+1,465)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,432 miles
    Test number
    259594261085
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension struts rusty.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn.
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance 28%.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake noisy.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f hubs rusty.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f lower arms rusty.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f road springs rusty.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r chassis legs rusty - limited access.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle mounting position (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass9,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    9,967 miles
    Test number
    638294364755
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f lower arms and struts rusty.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle mount (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail9,967 miles (+582)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,967 miles
    Test number
    413578908964
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at axle mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe securing clip broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f lower arms and struts rusty.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle mount (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass9,385 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    9,385 miles
    Test number
    489352715080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,352 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    8,352 miles
    Test number
    188644514038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,717 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    7,717 miles
    Test number
    608234713044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    6,362 miles
    Test number
    105833612049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail6,362 miles (+365)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,362 miles
    Test number
    875952112017
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront discs pitted inner edges

  15. Pass5,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    5,997 miles
    Test number
    177083811015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail5,997 miles (+476)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,997 miles
    Test number
    826973711082
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass5,521 miles (+468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    5,521 miles
    Test number
    461914510034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass5,053 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    5,053 miles
    Test number
    353206119053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,311 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    4,311 miles
    Test number
    354388418060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,366 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    3,366 miles
    Test number
    264049317011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass2,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    2,705 miles
    Test number
    454320126090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail2,705 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,705 miles
    Test number
    540010226035
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about X748 TGE

Does X748 TGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X748 TGE expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X748 TGE?
The MOT on X748 TGE expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X748 TGE done?
X748 TGE was recorded at 33,925 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 1,633 miles a year.
Has X748 TGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 TGE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X748 TGE 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 X748 TGE find?
X748 TGE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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