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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y261 JLGMOT history

Y261 JLG is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

Y261 JLG red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
97,775 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 JLG
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
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 JLG was last recorded at 97,775 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2012: 19,017 miles, lower than 77,937 miles on 16 May 2012.

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
97,743 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
4,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,775 miles
  • 2023 – 88,289 miles
  • 2022 – 78,879 miles
  • 2021 – 68,786 miles
  • 2019 – 60,438 miles
  • 2018 – 48,793 miles
  • 2017 – 37,160 miles
  • 2016 – 22,953 miles
  • 2015 – 22,251 miles
  • 2014 – 20,901 miles
  • 2013 – 19,929 miles
  • 2012 – 19,017 miles
  • 2011 – 17,934 miles
  • 2010 – 16,994 miles
  • 2009 – 15,986 miles
  • 2008 – 15,087 miles
  • 2007 – 14,132 miles
  • 2006 – 13,164 miles
  • 2005 – 12,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,775 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear seat belts not assessable to be inspected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,775 miles (+32)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    924154291160
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail97,743 miles (+9,454)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,743 miles
    Test number
    919502846482
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass88,289 miles (+9,410)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,289 miles
    Test number
    133273545032
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass78,879 miles (+10,093)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    334366817863
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam BOTH (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass68,786 miles (+8,348)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,786 miles
    Test number
    884694402962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,438 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,438 miles
    Test number
    302614882419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,435 miles (+11,642)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    895902604414
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass48,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,793 miles
    Test number
    118380539534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,791 miles (+11,631)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,791 miles
    Test number
    399780447111
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass37,160 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,160 miles
    Test number
    780693146729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not assessable to be inspected
  11. Fail37,157 miles (+14,204)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,157 miles
    Test number
    421400141803
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not assessable to be inspected
  12. Pass22,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,953 miles
    Test number
    104739016289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sidewalls splitting due to age
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides covered in thick black hard bitumen substance preventing full inspection.
  13. Fail22,953 miles (+702)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,953 miles
    Test number
    839462409197
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid fluid cap (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sidewalls splitting due to age
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides covered in thick black hard bitumen substance preventing full inspection.
  14. Pass22,251 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,251 miles
    Test number
    276521765490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass20,901 miles (+972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,901 miles
    Test number
    639855054157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass19,929 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,929 miles
    Test number
    499253563125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,017 miles (-58,920)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,017 miles
    Test number
    869871782190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass77,937 miles (+60,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,937 miles
    Test number
    276637132175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass17,934 miles (+940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,934 miles
    Test number
    186131631145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass16,994 miles (+1,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,994 miles
    Test number
    571372330140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass15,986 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,986 miles
    Test number
    364443239176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,087 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,087 miles
    Test number
    154555338151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,132 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,132 miles
    Test number
    541609627185
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  24. Pass14,132 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,132 miles
    Test number
    894619127140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,164 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,164 miles
    Test number
    794117136177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2006
    Odometer
    12,147 miles
    Test number
    801151935175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 JLG

Does Y261 JLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 JLG expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 JLG?
The MOT on Y261 JLG expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 JLG done?
Y261 JLG was recorded at 97,775 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 4,549 miles a year.
Has Y261 JLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 JLG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y261 JLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y261 JLG find?
Y261 JLG passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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