Ford Fiesta
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc
Y243 VKNMOT history
Y243 VKN is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 71,253 mi
- At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,562 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y243 VKN
- 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
- 9 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y243 VKN was last recorded at 71,253 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 7,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 64,079 miles · 3 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,174 miles
- Average per year
- 2,562 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 71,253 miles
- 2023 – 64,079 miles
- 2022 – 59,679 miles
- 2021 – 57,808 miles
- 2020 – 56,576 miles
- 2019 – 54,881 miles
- 2018 – 52,762 miles
- 2017 – 51,154 miles
- 2016 – 49,150 miles
- 2015 – 47,144 miles
- 2014 – 45,259 miles
- 2013 – 43,553 miles
- 2012 – 41,488 miles
- 2011 – 39,190 miles
- 2010 – 36,415 miles
- 2009 – 33,910 miles
- 2008 – 32,660 miles
- 2007 – 28,868 miles
- 2006 – 25,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,253 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear axle bushes deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,253 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 71,253 miles
- Test number
- 259099397663
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail71,253 miles (+7,174)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,253 miles
- Test number
- 146952211243
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass64,079 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 64,079 miles
- Test number
- 728490284208
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail64,079 miles (+4,400)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,079 miles
- Test number
- 702844818156
- MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,679 miles (+38)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 59,679 miles
- Test number
- 195555305596
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail59,641 miles (+1,833)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,641 miles
- Test number
- 940607751838
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass57,808 miles (+1,232)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 57,808 miles
- Test number
- 390351742390
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
Pass56,576 miles (+1,695)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 56,576 miles
- Test number
- 611129749112
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
Pass54,881 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 54,881 miles
- Test number
- 823223256719
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPossible coolant leak
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
Fail54,881 miles (+2,119)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,881 miles
- Test number
- 743244638900
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and small part of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPossible coolant leak
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
Pass52,762 miles (+1,608)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 52,762 miles
- Test number
- 709298417300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror loose
Pass51,154 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 51,154 miles
- Test number
- 905130937586
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall cracked
- AdvisoryOil level low
Fail51,135 miles (+1,985)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,135 miles
- Test number
- 475279408163
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall cracked
- AdvisoryOil level low
Pass49,150 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 49,150 miles
- Test number
- 263987558263
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,144 miles (+1,885)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 47,144 miles
- Test number
- 507442055088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass45,259 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 45,259 miles
- Test number
- 955825964050
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear wiper blade worn
Fail45,259 miles (+1,706)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,259 miles
- Test number
- 876659254073
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear wiper blade worn
Pass43,553 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 43,553 miles
- Test number
- 146278353065
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCoolant level is low
Fail43,553 miles (+2,065)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,553 miles
- Test number
- 139294453006
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCoolant level is low
Pass41,488 miles (+2,298)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 41,488 miles
- Test number
- 955312862034
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,190 miles (+2,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,190 miles
- Test number
- 418677351077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass36,415 miles (+2,505)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 36,415 miles
- Test number
- 292928850014
- NoteSigns of corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes
- NoteSigns of corrosion to offside outer sill
- NoteSigns of corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Pass33,910 miles (+1,250)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 33,910 miles
- Test number
- 973904269005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,660 miles (+3,792)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 32,660 miles
- Test number
- 951957258027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,868 miles (+3,837)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 28,868 miles
- Test number
- 302587167030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 25,031 miles
- Test number
- 441167266085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y243 VKN
- Does Y243 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y243 VKN expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y243 VKN?
- The MOT on Y243 VKN expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y243 VKN done?
- Y243 VKN was recorded at 71,253 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 2,562 miles a year.
- Has Y243 VKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y243 VKN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y243 VKN 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 Y243 VKN find?
- Y243 VKN passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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