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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc

Y249 TFGMOT history

Y249 TFG is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

Y249 TFG red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2022
Mileage
64,780 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 TFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y249 TFG was last recorded at 64,780 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 5,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2015: 29,482 miles, lower than 31,171 miles on 10 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,582 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,198 miles
Average per year
2,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,780 miles
  • 2021 – 59,582 miles
  • 2020 – 51,396 miles
  • 2019 – 43,954 miles
  • 2018 – 39,640 miles
  • 2017 – 32,255 miles
  • 2015 – 31,209 miles
  • 2014 – 31,171 miles
  • 2013 – 29,482 miles
  • 2012 – 26,884 miles
  • 2011 – 25,556 miles
  • 2010 – 22,635 miles
  • 2009 – 22,403 miles
  • 2008 – 21,777 miles
  • 2007 – 20,304 miles
  • 2006 – 19,125 miles
  • 2005 – 16,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail64,780 miles
  • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength siil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRusty on under side

What MOT failures 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.

  • Corrosion on chassis members at rear and floor pan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Interior rear view mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Inner both rear sills beginning corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail64,780 miles (+5,198)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,780 miles
    Test number
    702743553196
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength siil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRusty on under side

  2. Pass59,582 miles (+238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,582 miles
    Test number
    383114589664
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis members at rear and floor pan
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail59,344 miles (+7,948)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    295649636987
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis members at rear and floor pan
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass51,396 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,396 miles
    Test number
    534340628276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills and wheel arches corroded

  5. Fail51,396 miles (+7,442)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,396 miles
    Test number
    842199581735
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills and wheel arches corroded

  6. Pass43,954 miles (+4,314)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,954 miles
    Test number
    915545754500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass39,640 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    891418908561
    • AdvisoryInner both rear sills beginning corrode

  8. Fail39,630 miles (+7,375)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,630 miles
    Test number
    715468526374
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner both rear sills beginning corrode

  9. Pass32,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,255 miles
    Test number
    874785376250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,255 miles (+1,046)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,255 miles
    Test number
    257715708606
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass31,209 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,209 miles
    Test number
    501259938370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,482 miles (-1,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,482 miles
    Test number
    291262759799
    • FailureCentre Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  13. Pass31,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    686764914359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,171 miles (+1,689)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    858704914303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  15. Pass29,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,482 miles
    Test number
    225216013305
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail29,482 miles (+2,598)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,482 miles
    Test number
    745496613377
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass26,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,884 miles
    Test number
    438493002461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,884 miles (+1,328)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,884 miles
    Test number
    956983902397
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass25,556 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,556 miles
    Test number
    105265181247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,635 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,635 miles
    Test number
    393429690236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,403 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,403 miles
    Test number
    463615389249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,777 miles
    Test number
    101161688286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,776 miles (+1,472)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,776 miles
    Test number
    331971088435
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass20,304 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,304 miles
    Test number
    342175677480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,125 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,125 miles
    Test number
    222276086249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    16,729 miles
    Test number
    844381695248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,729 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,729 miles
    Test number
    661460995264
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y249 TFG

Does Y249 TFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 TFG expired on 18 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 TFG?
The MOT on Y249 TFG expired on 18 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 TFG done?
Y249 TFG was recorded at 64,780 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 2,843 miles a year.
Has Y249 TFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 TFG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y249 TFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y249 TFG find?
Y249 TFG failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 4 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength siil; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 9 more.

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