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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc

Y208 PBAMOT history

Y208 PBA is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 50,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

Y208 PBA green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
50,969 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 PBA
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 PBA was last recorded at 50,969 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 1,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,936 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,033 miles
Average per year
1,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,969 miles
  • 2024 – 49,936 miles
  • 2023 – 48,182 miles
  • 2022 – 47,910 miles
  • 2021 – 47,616 miles
  • 2020 – 47,334 miles
  • 2019 – 46,949 miles
  • 2018 – 46,608 miles
  • 2017 – 46,223 miles
  • 2016 – 45,877 miles
  • 2015 – 45,334 miles
  • 2014 – 44,840 miles
  • 2013 – 44,250 miles
  • 2012 – 43,314 miles
  • 2011 – 42,228 miles
  • 2010 – 41,218 miles
  • 2009 – 37,967 miles
  • 2008 – 34,486 miles
  • 2007 – 30,436 miles
  • 2006 – 26,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,969 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp assembly damaged
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

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 Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,969 miles (+1,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    50,969 miles
    Test number
    568231858338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp assembly damaged
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

  2. Pass49,936 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,936 miles
    Test number
    238205493811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail49,928 miles (+1,746)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,928 miles
    Test number
    440765663180
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,182 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,182 miles
    Test number
    268599080601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail48,182 miles (+272)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,182 miles
    Test number
    434181670806
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    705299591425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail47,910 miles (+294)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    378270614914
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,616 miles (+282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,616 miles
    Test number
    694877645806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    118277334040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail47,334 miles (+385)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    108781236866
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass46,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,949 miles
    Test number
    128619670976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,949 miles (+341)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,949 miles
    Test number
    941378549970
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass46,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,608 miles
    Test number
    643300515924
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked on outer wall

  14. Fail46,608 miles (+385)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,608 miles
    Test number
    812369440825
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracked on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked on outer wall

  15. Pass46,223 miles (+346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,223 miles
    Test number
    702152685440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Pass45,877 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    642233906555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber adrift

  17. Fail45,877 miles (+543)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    860027331578
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber adrift

  18. Pass45,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,334 miles
    Test number
    374291451899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail45,334 miles (+494)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,334 miles
    Test number
    325563207524
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,840 miles (+590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,840 miles
    Test number
    978512554268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass44,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,250 miles
    Test number
    318619553245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Fail44,250 miles (+936)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,250 miles
    Test number
    597089953252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Pass43,314 miles (+1,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    216477052242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass42,228 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,228 miles
    Test number
    219356851246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass41,218 miles (+3,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,218 miles
    Test number
    824526050260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass37,967 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    370757159460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,959 miles (+3,473)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    361574259202
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  28. Pass34,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,486 miles
    Test number
    423232658243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,486 miles (+4,050)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,486 miles
    Test number
    333642258433
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s rear indicator lens has temporary repair

  30. Pass30,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,436 miles
    Test number
    380191567233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,436 miles (+959)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,436 miles
    Test number
    472341267224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass29,477 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,477 miles
    Test number
    613159187010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass26,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,897 miles
    Test number
    702918786091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y208 PBA

Does Y208 PBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y208 PBA expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y208 PBA?
The MOT on Y208 PBA expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y208 PBA done?
Y208 PBA was recorded at 50,969 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 1,237 miles a year.
Has Y208 PBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 PBA has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y208 PBA 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 Y208 PBA find?
Y208 PBA passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface; offside rear lamp assembly damaged, and 1 more.

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