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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y237 FELMOT history

Y237 FEL is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 39,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y237 FEL red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
39,562 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 FEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 FEL was last recorded at 39,562 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,547 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,562 miles
  • 2025 – 38,200 miles
  • 2024 – 37,050 miles
  • 2023 – 36,990 miles
  • 2022 – 36,921 miles
  • 2021 – 36,839 miles
  • 2020 – 36,737 miles
  • 2019 – 36,631 miles
  • 2018 – 36,448 miles
  • 2017 – 35,826 miles
  • 2016 – 35,092 miles
  • 2015 – 34,331 miles
  • 2014 – 33,346 miles
  • 2013 – 32,176 miles
  • 2012 – 31,672 miles
  • 2011 – 30,223 miles
  • 2009 – 27,989 miles
  • 2008 – 26,360 miles
  • 2007 – 22,435 miles
  • 2006 – 17,117 miles
  • 2005 – 13,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,562 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,562 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    39,562 miles
    Test number
    370898109838
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail39,547 miles (+1,347)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,547 miles
    Test number
    982456972493
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass38,200 miles (+1,087)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,200 miles
    Test number
    364746792170
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pan bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass37,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    37,113 miles
    Test number
    750320532551
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail37,113 miles (+63)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,113 miles
    Test number
    518651516578
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass37,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    37,050 miles
    Test number
    336372236906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front top rubber strutt mountings worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail37,050 miles (+60)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,050 miles
    Test number
    509741856269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front top rubber strutt mountings worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass36,990 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    36,990 miles
    Test number
    913358463653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strutt mounting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strutt mounting worn

  9. Fail36,990 miles (+69)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,990 miles
    Test number
    986725168987
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strutt mounting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strutt mounting worn

  10. Pass36,921 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    875730342300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail36,913 miles (+74)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,913 miles
    Test number
    735387736773
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strutt mount worn

  12. Pass36,839 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,839 miles
    Test number
    510293224916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail36,839 miles (+102)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,839 miles
    Test number
    969347676951
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass36,737 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,737 miles
    Test number
    193247803896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,631 miles (+183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,631 miles
    Test number
    727372044747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  16. Pass36,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,448 miles
    Test number
    395028939785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror in poor condition

  17. Fail36,448 miles (+622)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,448 miles
    Test number
    445023973953
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror in poor condition

  18. Pass35,826 miles (+734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,826 miles
    Test number
    490700113881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroding at end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroding at end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroding

  19. Pass35,092 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,092 miles
    Test number
    759343720901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre walls perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre walls perishing

  20. Fail35,092 miles (+761)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,092 miles
    Test number
    356116688983
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre walls perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre walls perishing

  21. Pass34,331 miles (+985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,331 miles
    Test number
    467215615089
    • NoteO/S and N/S rear brake pipes corroding at ends

  22. Fail33,346 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,346 miles
    Test number
    317054614070
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/S/R brake pipe starting to corrode

  23. Pass33,346 miles (+1,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,346 miles
    Test number
    995034014021
    • NoteO/S/R brake pipe starting to corrode

  24. Pass32,176 miles (+504)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,176 miles
    Test number
    737454413006
    • NoteO/S/R brake pipe corroding at end
    • NoteBoth front lower arm, rear bushes perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing/cracking

  25. Pass31,672 miles (+1,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,672 miles
    Test number
    196468612470
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

  26. Pass30,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,223 miles
    Test number
    538411811088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,223 miles (+2,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,223 miles
    Test number
    655201111066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass27,989 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,989 miles
    Test number
    611817019305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,360 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,360 miles
    Test number
    813811898210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,435 miles (+5,318)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,435 miles
    Test number
    644411897288
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  31. Pass17,117 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,117 miles
    Test number
    744813896271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass13,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    13,155 miles
    Test number
    690076175229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 FEL

Does Y237 FEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y237 FEL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y237 FEL?
The MOT on Y237 FEL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y237 FEL done?
Y237 FEL was recorded at 39,562 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 1,258 miles a year.
Has Y237 FEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 FEL has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y237 FEL 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 Y237 FEL find?
Y237 FEL passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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