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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y252 SDLMOT history

Y252 SDL is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 48,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

Y252 SDL green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
48,766 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 SDL was last recorded at 48,766 miles on 15 May 2026, 3,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,786 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,980 miles
Average per year
1,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,766 miles
  • 2025 – 44,786 miles
  • 2024 – 44,598 miles
  • 2023 – 42,813 miles
  • 2022 – 41,117 miles
  • 2021 – 39,687 miles
  • 2020 – 39,230 miles
  • 2019 – 38,145 miles
  • 2018 – 35,766 miles
  • 2017 – 33,530 miles
  • 2016 – 31,654 miles
  • 2015 – 29,378 miles
  • 2014 – 25,809 miles
  • 2013 – 25,805 miles
  • 2012 – 25,625 miles
  • 2011 – 24,744 miles
  • 2010 – 23,344 miles
  • 2009 – 23,317 miles
  • 2008 – 20,180 miles
  • 2007 – 18,049 miles
  • 2006 – 15,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,766 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE LINES (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both sills and all underbody coverd in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight play rear axle bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper STRUT MOUNTING showing lift wear , However within tolerance allowed. ( upper Bearing )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,766 miles (+3,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    48,766 miles
    Test number
    479870158300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE LINES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    44,786 miles
    Test number
    828974193575
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills and all underbody coverd in underseal

  3. Fail44,786 miles (+188)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,786 miles
    Test number
    263246016602
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills and all underbody coverd in underseal

  4. Fail44,598 miles (+1,785)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,598 miles
    Test number
    692673267288
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass42,813 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,813 miles
    Test number
    905957661325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,117 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,117 miles
    Test number
    588219241208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,687 miles (+457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,687 miles
    Test number
    647905013465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass39,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    713653701740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,230 miles (+1,085)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    719424958054
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass38,145 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,145 miles
    Test number
    558099395182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play rear axle bushes

  11. Fail38,136 miles (+2,370)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,136 miles
    Test number
    917622135817
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play rear axle bushes

  12. Pass35,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,766 miles
    Test number
    399315052049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper STRUT MOUNTING showing lift wear , However within tolerance allowed. ( upper Bearing )
    • AdvisoryOffside Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARM showing slight separation of REARMOST BUSH

  13. Fail35,766 miles (+2,236)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,766 miles
    Test number
    938401741678
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT to REAR pipe ( at rear ) near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT to REAR PIPE ( at rear ) near Flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper STRUT MOUNTING showing lift wear , However within tolerance allowed. ( upper Bearing )
    • AdvisoryOffside Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARM showing slight separation of REARMOST BUSH

  14. Pass33,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,530 miles
    Test number
    250200400979
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail33,530 miles (+1,876)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,530 miles
    Test number
    381186776155
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass31,654 miles (+2,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,654 miles
    Test number
    365339355228
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre age related cracks
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass29,378 miles (+3,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,378 miles
    Test number
    529289541562
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre age related cracks

  18. Pass25,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,809 miles
    Test number
    369703354482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,809 miles (+4)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,809 miles
    Test number
    935515344269
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass25,805 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,805 miles
    Test number
    906581213054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,625 miles (+881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,625 miles
    Test number
    117783312452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass24,744 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,744 miles
    Test number
    109255121020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,344 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,344 miles
    Test number
    902401920058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,317 miles (+1,493)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,317 miles
    Test number
    584417659311
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass21,824 miles (+1,644)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,824 miles
    Test number
    181117429057
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre (outer side wall)

  26. Pass20,180 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,180 miles
    Test number
    360596338092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,049 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,049 miles
    Test number
    724323957059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,661 miles
    Test number
    610514856075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 SDL

Does Y252 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 SDL is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y252 SDL?
The MOT on Y252 SDL is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y252 SDL done?
Y252 SDL was recorded at 48,766 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,637 miles a year.
Has Y252 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 SDL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y252 SDL 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 Y252 SDL find?
Y252 SDL passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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