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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.

X78 OCT green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass51,748 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass46,442 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,442 miles
    Test number
    593983109296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,144 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    339035515796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,625 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    785045714995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,228 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,228 miles
    Test number
    102954666768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,236 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,236 miles
    Test number
    924661192033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. Pass37,944 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,944 miles
    Test number
    541986314524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,001 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,001 miles
    Test number
    987479319025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,507 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,507 miles
    Test number
    257317154346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,678 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,678 miles
    Test number
    179113104098
    • NoteX2 rear wheel arches corroded
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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.
  20. Pass26,557 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,557 miles
    Test number
    537604001011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,918 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,918 miles
    Test number
    932065300024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,382 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,382 miles
    Test number
    394825109005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,910 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,910 miles
    Test number
    354368408032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,747 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,747 miles
    Test number
    221031717055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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