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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc

Y279 RLFMOT history

Y279 RLF is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

Y279 RLF silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2023
Mileage
78,458 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 RLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 RLF was last recorded at 78,458 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,458 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,458 miles
  • 2021 – 73,453 miles
  • 2020 – 68,836 miles
  • 2019 – 63,561 miles
  • 2018 – 60,406 miles
  • 2017 – 58,627 miles
  • 2016 – 55,557 miles
  • 2015 – 51,823 miles
  • 2014 – 49,340 miles
  • 2013 – 47,326 miles
  • 2012 – 45,247 miles
  • 2011 – 42,830 miles
  • 2010 – 40,621 miles
  • 2009 – 38,875 miles
  • 2008 – 36,129 miles
  • 2007 – 33,049 miles
  • 2006 – 30,495 miles
  • 2005 – 26,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,458 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoolant level very lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,458 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    469486709607
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level very low
  2. Fail78,458 miles (+5,005)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    379266800119
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level very low
  3. Pass73,453 miles (+4,617)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,453 miles
    Test number
    916312725510
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
  4. Pass68,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,836 miles
    Test number
    643667194608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,836 miles (+5,275)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,836 miles
    Test number
    500830801593
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass63,561 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    485870538563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,406 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    673753899876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    610240836116
    • AdvisoryRear brake efficiency slightly low
  9. Fail58,627 miles (+3,070)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    828072532825
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake efficiency slightly low
  10. Pass55,557 miles (+3,734)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    671605078680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damged
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre starting to go out of shap
  11. Pass51,823 miles (+2,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,823 miles
    Test number
    738505347709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass49,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    936377644254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail49,340 miles (+2,014)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    356287744468
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass47,326 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,326 miles
    Test number
    377248943470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,247 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,247 miles
    Test number
    797666022201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,830 miles (+2,209)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,830 miles
    Test number
    559264321210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass40,621 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,621 miles
    Test number
    793855020205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,875 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,875 miles
    Test number
    403436629292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,129 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,129 miles
    Test number
    533141328293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,049 miles (+2,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,049 miles
    Test number
    480841827217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass30,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,495 miles
    Test number
    941750926296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,495 miles (+4,133)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,495 miles
    Test number
    172180126291
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass26,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    26,362 miles
    Test number
    282236715242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y279 RLF

Does Y279 RLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 RLF expired on 6 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 RLF?
The MOT on Y279 RLF expired on 6 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 RLF done?
Y279 RLF was recorded at 78,458 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 3,078 miles a year.
Has Y279 RLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 RLF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y279 RLF 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 RLF find?
Y279 RLF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 10 more.

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