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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y228 WGJMOT history

Y228 WGJ is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2023.

Y228 WGJ red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2024
Mileage
119,608 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 WGJ was last recorded at 119,608 miles on 27 Oct 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,607 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,608 miles
  • 2022 – 119,607 miles
  • 2020 – 115,717 miles
  • 2019 – 105,476 miles
  • 2018 – 100,444 miles
  • 2017 – 94,685 miles
  • 2016 – 88,731 miles
  • 2015 – 79,065 miles
  • 2014 – 68,212 miles
  • 2013 – 62,837 miles
  • 2012 – 56,448 miles
  • 2011 – 50,159 miles
  • 2010 – 43,515 miles
  • 2009 – 40,646 miles
  • 2008 – 37,144 miles
  • 2007 – 32,635 miles
  • 2006 – 28,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,608 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,608 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,608 miles
    Test number
    921053454287
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail119,607 miles (+3,890)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,607 miles
    Test number
    783580957101
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,717 miles (+10,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,717 miles
    Test number
    359644855016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,476 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,476 miles
    Test number
    743060098726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,444 miles (+5,759)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,444 miles
    Test number
    167712649702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,685 miles (+5,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    975435873610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass88,731 miles (+9,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,731 miles
    Test number
    875412217414
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass79,065 miles (+10,853)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,065 miles
    Test number
    736087315198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass68,212 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,212 miles
    Test number
    965488014142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    275559113167
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail62,837 miles (+6,389)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    266784013179
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass56,448 miles (+6,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,448 miles
    Test number
    597917212195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass50,159 miles (+6,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,159 miles
    Test number
    621643854483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass43,515 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,515 miles
    Test number
    311617110146
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  15. Fail43,515 miles (+2,869)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,515 miles
    Test number
    244219800400
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  16. Pass40,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    151850899035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,646 miles (+3,502)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    702660599086
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass37,144 miles (+4,509)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,144 miles
    Test number
    460298288072
    • NoteAdvise slight wear on front discs. advise front pads 3000 miles. advise rear box heavily corroded.

  19. Pass32,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    952382097014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,635 miles (+4,032)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    850639987063
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise both fron t tyres on limit. †advise trackin g required.

  21. Pass28,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,603 miles
    Test number
    143420096449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 WGJ

Does Y228 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 WGJ expired on 26 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 WGJ?
The MOT on Y228 WGJ expired on 26 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 WGJ done?
Y228 WGJ was recorded at 119,608 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2023, an average of 5,178 miles a year.
Has Y228 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 WGJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y228 WGJ 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 Y228 WGJ find?
Y228 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack.

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