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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y279 NBOMOT history

Y279 NBO is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

Y279 NBO red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,197 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 NBO
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 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 NBO was last recorded at 50,197 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 3,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,646 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,551 miles
Average per year
2,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,197 miles
  • 2022 – 46,646 miles
  • 2021 – 39,296 miles
  • 2019 – 32,119 miles
  • 2018 – 28,734 miles
  • 2017 – 21,020 miles
  • 2016 – 19,647 miles
  • 2015 – 19,482 miles
  • 2014 – 13,458 miles
  • 2013 – 12,712 miles
  • 2012 – 12,200 miles
  • 2011 – 11,622 miles
  • 2010 – 11,120 miles
  • 2009 – 10,490 miles
  • 2008 – 9,756 miles
  • 2007 – 8,784 miles
  • 2006 – 7,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,197 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,197 miles (+3,551)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    232124859608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass46,646 miles (+200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,646 miles
    Test number
    646575987106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail46,446 miles (+7,150)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,446 miles
    Test number
    376261592588
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass39,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,296 miles
    Test number
    753873626461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail39,296 miles (+7,177)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,296 miles
    Test number
    951661176422
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass32,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,119 miles
    Test number
    741331970302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail32,119 miles (+3,385)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,119 miles
    Test number
    124053252233
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass28,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    28,734 miles
    Test number
    358910307549
    • 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))

  9. Fail28,734 miles (+7,714)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,734 miles
    Test number
    593240714810
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass21,020 miles (+1,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,020 miles
    Test number
    539937720658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass19,647 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,647 miles
    Test number
    678952341672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,482 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,482 miles
    Test number
    537153965015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,458 miles (+746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    13,458 miles
    Test number
    546390864054
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass12,712 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,712 miles
    Test number
    227459253027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,200 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,200 miles
    Test number
    739040062041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass12,200 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,200 miles
    Test number
    917770162039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,622 miles (+502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,622 miles
    Test number
    159181661020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass11,120 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,120 miles
    Test number
    522382060040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,490 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,490 miles
    Test number
    754283369052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,756 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,756 miles
    Test number
    970300188046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,784 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,784 miles
    Test number
    534614477090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,776 miles
    Test number
    853851786076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 NBO

Does Y279 NBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 NBO is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 NBO?
The MOT on Y279 NBO is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 NBO done?
Y279 NBO was recorded at 50,197 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,121 miles a year.
Has Y279 NBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 NBO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y279 NBO 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 Y279 NBO find?
Y279 NBO passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; nearside rear valve stem slightly damaged; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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