Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc
Y281 LBUMOT history
Y281 LBU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,691 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 40,691 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 LBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 LBU was last recorded at 40,691 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 38,848 miles · 18 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,843 miles
- Average per year
- 1,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 40,691 miles
- 2024 – 38,848 miles
- 2023 – 36,774 miles
- 2022 – 34,777 miles
- 2021 – 34,533 miles
- 2020 – 34,074 miles
- 2019 – 33,632 miles
- 2018 – 32,929 miles
- 2017 – 31,829 miles
- 2016 – 30,947 miles
- 2015 – 30,031 miles
- 2014 – 28,705 miles
- 2013 – 28,045 miles
- 2012 – 27,129 miles
- 2011 – 25,784 miles
- 2010 – 24,507 miles
- 2009 – 23,321 miles
- 2008 – 21,076 miles
- 2007 – 19,373 miles
- 2006 – 17,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,691 miles (+1,843)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 40,691 miles
- Test number
- 955854566098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,848 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 38,848 miles
- Test number
- 806205961654
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail38,848 miles (+2,074)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,848 miles
- Test number
- 693641674176
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass36,774 miles (+1,997)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 36,774 miles
- Test number
- 966515857536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,777 miles (+244)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 34,777 miles
- Test number
- 354427497023
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass34,533 miles (+459)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 34,533 miles
- Test number
- 262810117800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,074 miles (+442)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 34,074 miles
- Test number
- 274626427309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,632 miles (+703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 33,632 miles
- Test number
- 498292768513
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass32,929 miles (+1,100)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 32,929 miles
- Test number
- 424516248725
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass31,829 miles (+882)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 31,829 miles
- Test number
- 432613756218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,947 miles (+916)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 30,947 miles
- Test number
- 347810792674
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass30,031 miles (+1,326)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 30,031 miles
- Test number
- 298455155004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,705 miles (+660)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 28,705 miles
- Test number
- 768306554048
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass28,045 miles (+916)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 28,045 miles
- Test number
- 487873953026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,129 miles (+1,345)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 27,129 miles
- Test number
- 828064752053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,784 miles (+1,277)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 25,784 miles
- Test number
- 365055451024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,507 miles (+1,186)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 24,507 miles
- Test number
- 152373750003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,321 miles (+2,245)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 23,321 miles
- Test number
- 174036659469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,076 miles (+1,703)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 21,076 miles
- Test number
- 132893558484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,373 miles (+2,358)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 19,373 miles
- Test number
- 954794057091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 17,015 miles
- Test number
- 514335956027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y281 LBU
- Does Y281 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y281 LBU expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 LBU?
- The MOT on Y281 LBU expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y281 LBU done?
- Y281 LBU was recorded at 40,691 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 1,241 miles a year.
- Has Y281 LBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 LBU has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y281 LBU 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 Y281 LBU find?
- Y281 LBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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