
Ford Fiesta
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc
X78 OCTMOT history
X78 OCT is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,748 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 51,748 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X78 OCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X78 OCT was last recorded at 51,748 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 3,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,188 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,560 miles
- Average per year
- 1,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,748 miles
- 2025 – 48,188 miles
- 2024 – 47,334 miles
- 2023 – 46,442 miles
- 2022 – 44,144 miles
- 2021 – 41,625 miles
- 2020 – 41,228 miles
- 2019 – 40,236 miles
- 2018 – 39,318 miles
- 2017 – 37,944 miles
- 2016 – 37,001 miles
- 2014 – 35,507 miles
- 2013 – 31,342 miles
- 2012 – 28,482 miles
- 2011 – 26,557 miles
- 2010 – 24,918 miles
- 2009 – 23,382 miles
- 2008 – 21,910 miles
- 2007 – 18,747 miles
- 2006 – 16,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,748 miles (+3,560)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 51,748 miles
- Test number
- 341768784466
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass48,188 miles (+83)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 48,188 miles
- Test number
- 624010906529
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,105 miles (+771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 48,105 miles
- Test number
- 242237621661
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,334 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 47,334 miles
- Test number
- 972810808579
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail47,327 miles (+885)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,327 miles
- Test number
- 279170748830
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass46,442 miles (+2,298)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 46,442 miles
- Test number
- 593983109296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,144 miles (+2,519)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 44,144 miles
- Test number
- 339035515796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,625 miles (+397)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 41,625 miles
- Test number
- 785045714995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,228 miles (+992)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 41,228 miles
- Test number
- 102954666768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,236 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 40,236 miles
- Test number
- 924661192033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,221 miles (+903)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,221 miles
- Test number
- 786881825315
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass39,318 miles (+1,374)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 39,318 miles
- Test number
- 782252937287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryFront wiper smear
Pass37,944 miles (+943)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 37,944 miles
- Test number
- 541986314524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,001 miles (+1,494)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 37,001 miles
- Test number
- 987479319025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,507 miles (+1,829)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 35,507 miles
- Test number
- 257317154346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,678 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 33,678 miles
- Test number
- 179113104098
- NoteX2 rear wheel arches corroded
Fail33,678 miles (+2,336)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,678 miles
- Test number
- 697703504010
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteX2 rear wheel arches corroded
Pass31,342 miles (+2,860)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 31,342 miles
- Test number
- 165542103452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,482 miles (+1,925)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 28,482 miles
- Test number
- 836684602018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront wipers a little worn.
Pass26,557 miles (+1,639)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 26,557 miles
- Test number
- 537604001011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,918 miles (+1,536)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 24,918 miles
- Test number
- 932065300024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,382 miles (+1,472)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 23,382 miles
- Test number
- 394825109005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,910 miles (+3,163)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 21,910 miles
- Test number
- 354368408032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,747 miles (+2,579)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 18,747 miles
- Test number
- 221031717055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 16,168 miles
- Test number
- 543252316027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X78 OCT
- Does X78 OCT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 OCT is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X78 OCT?
- The MOT on X78 OCT is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X78 OCT done?
- X78 OCT was recorded at 51,748 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,721 miles a year.
- Has X78 OCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X78 OCT has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on X78 OCT 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 X78 OCT find?
- X78 OCT passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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