
Ford Fiesta
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
Y244 GCHMOT history
Y244 GCH is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,502 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 74,502 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,833 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y244 GCH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y244 GCH was last recorded at 74,502 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 3,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 71,111 miles · 13 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,391 miles
- Average per year
- 2,833 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 74,502 miles
- 2023 – 71,111 miles
- 2022 – 67,626 miles
- 2021 – 64,111 miles
- 2019 – 63,511 miles
- 2018 – 62,774 miles
- 2017 – 60,819 miles
- 2016 – 57,678 miles
- 2015 – 52,830 miles
- 2014 – 47,248 miles
- 2013 – 42,786 miles
- 2012 – 37,908 miles
- 2011 – 34,574 miles
- 2010 – 29,938 miles
- 2009 – 24,563 miles
- 2008 – 22,960 miles
- 2007 – 21,594 miles
- 2006 – 18,968 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside 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 outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush, close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail74,502 miles (+3,391)3 dangerous6 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,502 miles
- Test number
- 333572156650
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside 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 outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush, close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass71,111 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 71,111 miles
- Test number
- 807970285570
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail71,109 miles (+3,483)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,109 miles
- Test number
- 169356083492
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Antifreeze leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,626 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 67,626 miles
- Test number
- 983212201846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,610 miles (+3,499)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,610 miles
- Test number
- 270128272942
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass64,111 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 64,111 miles
- Test number
- 661764376965
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail64,101 miles (+590)10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,101 miles
- Test number
- 181292433708
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass63,511 miles (+737)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 63,511 miles
- Test number
- 323876549045
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sill and inner wheel arch liners fitted. Unable to carry out full inspection
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside mounting rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills and inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWashers poor but clears screen ok
Pass62,774 miles (+1,955)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 62,774 miles
- Test number
- 527442781286
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes leading to flexible brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sill covers fitted.
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Pass60,819 miles (+3,141)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 60,819 miles
- Test number
- 442578484006
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to perish
- AdvisoryBoth front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs starting to rust
- AdvisoryBoth inner sill panels starting to rust
- AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing slight noise
- AdvisoryOffside rear axle mounting bush starting to crack/ perish
- AdvisoryRear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
- AdvisorySmall stone chips in front windscreen
Pass57,678 miles (+4,848)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 57,678 miles
- Test number
- 135568778923
- AdvisoryBoth front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension coil springs starting to rust
- AdvisoryBoth inner sill panels starting to rust
- AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing slight noise
- AdvisoryOffside rear axle mounting bush starting to crack/ perish
- AdvisorySmall stone chips in front windscreen
Pass52,830 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 52,830 miles
- Test number
- 595247055068
- NoteBoth front outer driveshaft boots light perishing
- NoteBoth inner sill panels surface rusting
- NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes surface rusting
- NoteOffside rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish
Fail52,830 miles (+5,582)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,830 miles
- Test number
- 577457055061
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteBoth front outer driveshaft boots light perishing
- NoteBoth inner sill panels surface rusting
- NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes surface rusting
- NoteOffside rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish
Pass47,248 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 47,248 miles
- Test number
- 626283454044
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear exhaust box badly corroded.
Fail47,248 miles (+4,462)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,248 miles
- Test number
- 669103254031
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear exhaust box badly corroded.
Pass42,786 miles (+4,878)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,786 miles
- Test number
- 169106053461
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass37,908 miles (+3,334)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,908 miles
- Test number
- 996020062002
- NoteOffside rear axle mounting bush starting to perish
- NoteRear exhaust starting to rust
- NoteSmall stone chip in front windscreen
Pass34,574 miles (+4,636)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 34,574 miles
- Test number
- 917762551074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,938 miles (+5,375)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 29,938 miles
- Test number
- 113737350046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass24,563 miles (+1,603)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 24,563 miles
- Test number
- 391357659037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,960 miles (+1,366)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 22,960 miles
- Test number
- 250548458089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,594 miles (+2,626)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 21,594 miles
- Test number
- 100957057431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 18,968 miles
- Test number
- 884780266076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y244 GCH
- Does Y244 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y244 GCH expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y244 GCH?
- The MOT on Y244 GCH expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y244 GCH done?
- Y244 GCH was recorded at 74,502 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 2,833 miles a year.
- Has Y244 GCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y244 GCH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y244 GCH 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 Y244 GCH find?
- Y244 GCH failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 15 more.
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