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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y285 MDTMOT history

Y285 MDT is a blue diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.

Y285 MDT blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
103,653 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 MDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y285 MDT was last recorded at 103,653 miles on 6 Mar 2023, 3,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,972 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,681 miles
Average per year
4,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,653 miles
  • 2022 – 99,972 miles
  • 2021 – 95,194 miles
  • 2020 – 92,341 miles
  • 2019 – 89,325 miles
  • 2018 – 86,152 miles
  • 2017 – 83,008 miles
  • 2016 – 79,008 miles
  • 2015 – 74,903 miles
  • 2014 – 70,450 miles
  • 2013 – 66,215 miles
  • 2012 – 62,526 miles
  • 2011 – 58,452 miles
  • 2010 – 53,019 miles
  • 2009 – 48,037 miles
  • 2008 – 41,254 miles
  • 2007 – 35,634 miles
  • 2006 – 29,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,653 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,653 miles (+3,681)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    662996438285
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,972 miles (+4,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    711177920221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,194 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,194 miles
    Test number
    818287516770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,341 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,341 miles
    Test number
    164450324793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    621900411671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,325 miles (+3,173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    654762672371
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  7. Pass86,152 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    851800891491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,008 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    746135252906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,008 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    238926469717
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  10. Fail78,957 miles (+4,054)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,957 miles
    Test number
    402286749626
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  11. Pass74,903 miles (+4,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,903 miles
    Test number
    239196725141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass70,450 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    468724614170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass66,215 miles (+3,689)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    259853913412
    • NoteOffside and nearside outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

  14. Pass62,526 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,526 miles
    Test number
    125246512152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail62,515 miles (+4,063)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    449200312119
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass58,452 miles (+5,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,452 miles
    Test number
    605494821148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass53,019 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    623306420167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,037 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    993839519101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,254 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,254 miles
    Test number
    522215618176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,634 miles (+6,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,634 miles
    Test number
    123590927185
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Pass29,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,265 miles
    Test number
    492464416114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 MDT

Does Y285 MDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 MDT expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 MDT?
The MOT on Y285 MDT expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 MDT done?
Y285 MDT was recorded at 103,653 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2023, an average of 4,411 miles a year.
Has Y285 MDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 MDT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y285 MDT 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 Y285 MDT find?
Y285 MDT failed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; service brake efficiency below requirements, and 6 more.

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