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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc

Y227 VEFMOT history

Y227 VEF is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

Y227 VEF green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
67,333 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 VEF
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
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y227 VEF was last recorded at 67,333 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 5,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,154 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,179 miles
Average per year
2,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,333 miles
  • 2024 – 62,154 miles
  • 2023 – 58,127 miles
  • 2022 – 57,271 miles
  • 2021 – 56,989 miles
  • 2020 – 56,562 miles
  • 2019 – 33,999 miles
  • 2018 – 33,455 miles
  • 2017 – 32,747 miles
  • 2016 – 31,974 miles
  • 2015 – 30,693 miles
  • 2014 – 30,189 miles
  • 2013 – 29,820 miles
  • 2012 – 28,048 miles
  • 2011 – 27,151 miles
  • 2010 – 26,626 miles
  • 2009 – 25,785 miles
  • 2008 – 24,105 miles
  • 2007 – 23,308 miles
  • 2006 – 21,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail67,333 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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, 2010–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail67,333 miles (+5,179)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,333 miles
    Test number
    959718913796
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass62,154 miles (+4,027)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,154 miles
    Test number
    499227589951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass58,127 miles (+856)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,127 miles
    Test number
    831553145890
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp cracked but still functions
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  4. Pass57,271 miles (+282)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,271 miles
    Test number
    491355019757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front stabliser link top rubber cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake ferralls rusting
    • AdvisoryNeraside front of sill rusting and swelling on seam
    • AdvisoryRear springs rusting
    • AdvisorySlight movement on rear axle bushs

  5. Pass56,989 miles (+427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,989 miles
    Test number
    149352245551
    • AdvisoryFront and rear springs rusting
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes rusting
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over floors and engine
    • AdvisoryWheel archs sills and floors rusting

  6. Pass56,562 miles (+22,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,562 miles
    Test number
    157624030266
    • AdvisoryRear both rear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  7. Pass33,999 miles (+544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    693048301176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not woking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inside edges

  8. Pass33,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    866381208345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail33,455 miles (+708)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    409383277535
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass32,747 miles (+773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,747 miles
    Test number
    568288590281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass31,974 miles (+1,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,974 miles
    Test number
    441249094577
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe coated in grease

  12. Pass30,693 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,693 miles
    Test number
    927046185068
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe coated in grease

  13. Fail30,693 miles (+504)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,693 miles
    Test number
    516066985068
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe coated in grease

  14. Pass30,189 miles (+369)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,189 miles
    Test number
    209724414120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front fog light not working
    • NoteOffside front suspension strut coil spring base corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake has slightly reduced effort
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  15. Pass29,820 miles (+1,772)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,820 miles
    Test number
    145573723195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp in-op
    • NoteWheel arches on rear corroded

  16. Pass28,048 miles (+897)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,048 miles
    Test number
    219862422163
    • NoteFront nearside fog lamp inoperative.
    • NoteReduced braking area on inner face of Nearside front brake disc.

  17. Pass27,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,151 miles
    Test number
    826883721120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,150 miles (+524)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    257363021474
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass26,626 miles (+841)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,626 miles
    Test number
    703417510134
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp inop

  20. Pass25,785 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,785 miles
    Test number
    271611639167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass24,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,105 miles
    Test number
    384622628131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,105 miles (+797)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,105 miles
    Test number
    624292528198
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass23,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,308 miles
    Test number
    843406637184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,308 miles (+1,320)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,308 miles
    Test number
    350936337108
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  25. Pass21,988 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    953274116129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,980 miles3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,980 miles
    Test number
    381821816127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y227 VEF

Does Y227 VEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 VEF expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 VEF?
The MOT on Y227 VEF expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 VEF done?
Y227 VEF was recorded at 67,333 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 2,394 miles a year.
Has Y227 VEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 VEF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y227 VEF 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 Y227 VEF find?
Y227 VEF failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 8 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 8 more.

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