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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc

Y231 OBTMOT history

Y231 OBT is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

Y231 OBT green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
54,742 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 OBT
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 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 OBT was last recorded at 54,742 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,679 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
2,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,742 miles
  • 2023 – 49,898 miles
  • 2022 – 43,829 miles
  • 2021 – 41,007 miles
  • 2020 – 40,354 miles
  • 2019 – 38,839 miles
  • 2018 – 37,542 miles
  • 2017 – 35,644 miles
  • 2016 – 34,157 miles
  • 2015 – 32,951 miles
  • 2014 – 30,181 miles
  • 2013 – 28,991 miles
  • 2012 – 27,710 miles
  • 2011 – 26,201 miles
  • 2010 – 24,427 miles
  • 2009 – 21,287 miles
  • 2008 – 17,845 miles
  • 2007 – 15,996 miles
  • 2006 – 14,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,742 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,742 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,742 miles
    Test number
    618871997866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail54,679 miles (+4,781)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,679 miles
    Test number
    450735614465
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass49,898 miles (+6,069)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,898 miles
    Test number
    580861231484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,829 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    346441833921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,007 miles (+653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,007 miles
    Test number
    766226107230
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass40,354 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,354 miles
    Test number
    919459808694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,343 miles (+1,504)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,343 miles
    Test number
    899767319870
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass38,839 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    495903215358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,542 miles (+1,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    293834730050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass35,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,644 miles
    Test number
    113678544054
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail35,644 miles (+1,487)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,644 miles
    Test number
    637003491726
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass34,157 miles (+1,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,157 miles
    Test number
    961850821893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass32,951 miles (+2,770)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,951 miles
    Test number
    295633785451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteGear box leak

  14. Pass30,181 miles (+1,190)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,181 miles
    Test number
    775767994168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass28,991 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,991 miles
    Test number
    675153203246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,710 miles (+1,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,710 miles
    Test number
    277357302202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass26,201 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,201 miles
    Test number
    378012691157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,427 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,427 miles
    Test number
    613618300280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,287 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,287 miles
    Test number
    400842729031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,845 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,845 miles
    Test number
    142154728013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,996 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,996 miles
    Test number
    584945727050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,463 miles
    Test number
    142367026009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 OBT

Does Y231 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 OBT expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 OBT?
The MOT on Y231 OBT expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 OBT done?
Y231 OBT was recorded at 54,742 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 2,176 miles a year.
Has Y231 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 OBT has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y231 OBT 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 Y231 OBT find?
Y231 OBT passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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