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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc

Y285 SBPMOT history

Y285 SBP is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

Y285 SBP red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,862 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 SBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 SBP was last recorded at 73,862 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,825 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
2,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,862 miles
  • 2024 – 72,019 miles
  • 2023 – 70,426 miles
  • 2022 – 69,423 miles
  • 2021 – 67,795 miles
  • 2020 – 66,079 miles
  • 2019 – 63,226 miles
  • 2018 – 61,076 miles
  • 2017 – 58,913 miles
  • 2016 – 56,676 miles
  • 2015 – 55,188 miles
  • 2014 – 53,600 miles
  • 2013 – 50,982 miles
  • 2012 – 48,499 miles
  • 2011 – 45,629 miles
  • 2010 – 42,831 miles
  • 2009 – 39,681 miles
  • 2008 – 34,922 miles
  • 2007 – 32,103 miles
  • 2006 – 30,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,862 miles
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 fog lamp not working

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,862 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,862 miles
    Test number
    286880724858
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,825 miles (+1,806)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,825 miles
    Test number
    795099370605
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers could be better - low pressure

  3. Pass72,019 miles (+1,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    440910773582
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump slighty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryChip in windsreen
    • AdvisoryWashers could be better

  4. Pass70,426 miles (+1,003)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    156244128605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaks from water pump + thermostat housing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  5. Pass69,423 miles (+24)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,423 miles
    Test number
    381599326606
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,399 miles (+1,604)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,399 miles
    Test number
    157909754731
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,795 miles (+1,716)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,795 miles
    Test number
    563246299183
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  8. Pass66,079 miles (+2,853)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,079 miles
    Test number
    668044193034
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

  9. Pass63,226 miles (+2,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,226 miles
    Test number
    996646844989
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryAll suspension strut top mounts have slight play

  10. Pass61,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    451889733231
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment all (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Fail61,076 miles (+2,163)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    748870953027
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment all (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaks

  12. Pass58,913 miles (+2,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,913 miles
    Test number
    143541007917
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to chassis

  13. Pass56,676 miles (+1,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    500620001202
    • AdvisoryEVIDENCE OF ANTI FREEZE STAINING N/S OF ENGINE
    • AdvisoryREVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisorySLIGHT DISTORTION IN BOTH FRONT ROAD WHEELS AND O/S/R ROAD WHEEL

  14. Pass55,188 miles (+1,588)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,188 miles
    Test number
    789404995177
    • NoteEvidence of anti freeze staining n/s of engine
    • NoteReverse light not working
    • NoteSlight distortion in both front road wheels and o/s/ r road wheel

  15. Pass53,600 miles (+2,618)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,600 miles
    Test number
    889371394172
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses heavily perished / slight cracking
    • NoteBoth front inner anti roll bar bushes worn / have movement
    • NoteBoth rear tyres show heavy perishing / slight cracking
    • NoteEvident staining of coolant on top hose connection with engine / coolant level on minimum
    • NoteReverse light not working
    • NoteSlight distortion in both front road wheel inner rim edges and o/s/r roadwheel

  16. Pass50,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    376986003460
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail50,982 miles (+2,483)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    926306003254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass48,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    856875292167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,499 miles (+2,870)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    998945392163
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass45,629 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,629 miles
    Test number
    517273791107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,831 miles
    Test number
    552165090151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail42,831 miles (+3,150)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,831 miles
    Test number
    234215790487
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s driveshaft seal leaking

  23. Pass39,681 miles (+4,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,681 miles
    Test number
    284627199411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass34,922 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    620317198195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,103 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,103 miles
    Test number
    312158677145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,331 miles
    Test number
    141724786176
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y285 SBP

Does Y285 SBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 SBP is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y285 SBP?
The MOT on Y285 SBP is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y285 SBP done?
Y285 SBP was recorded at 73,862 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,250 miles a year.
Has Y285 SBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 SBP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y285 SBP 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 SBP find?
Y285 SBP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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