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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc

Y288 VBPMOT history

Y288 VBP is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

Y288 VBP green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
76,764 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 VBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 VBP was last recorded at 76,764 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,569 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
2,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,764 miles
  • 2023 – 73,992 miles
  • 2022 – 71,299 miles
  • 2021 – 68,810 miles
  • 2019 – 59,019 miles
  • 2018 – 57,194 miles
  • 2017 – 56,379 miles
  • 2016 – 55,720 miles
  • 2015 – 54,957 miles
  • 2014 – 54,480 miles
  • 2013 – 53,012 miles
  • 2012 – 51,730 miles
  • 2011 – 50,454 miles
  • 2010 – 48,692 miles
  • 2009 – 46,713 miles
  • 2008 – 44,479 miles
  • 2007 – 41,711 miles
  • 2006 – 38,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,764 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake discs worn and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,764 miles (+195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    908339588441
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,569 miles (+2,577)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    953294351544
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,992 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,992 miles
    Test number
    336357323210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,944 miles (+2,645)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,944 miles
    Test number
    450501265013
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,299 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    411023322664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,177 miles (+2,367)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,177 miles
    Test number
    751622782567
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass68,810 miles (+9,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    655892652796
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded

  8. Pass59,019 miles (+1,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,019 miles
    Test number
    676384840194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,194 miles (+815)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    869995890050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  10. Pass56,379 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,379 miles
    Test number
    718278543573
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 3/4 worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to offside front chassis leg and nearside wheel arch

  11. Fail56,379 miles (+659)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,379 miles
    Test number
    522528116594
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 3/4 worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to offside front chassis leg and nearside wheel arch

  12. Pass55,720 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    130532375883
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to deterioate
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both inner sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both outer sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

  13. Fail55,720 miles (+763)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    990008893312
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to deterioate
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both inner sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both outer sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

  14. Pass54,957 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    458164235150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteSome condensation in offside headlamp

  15. Fail54,957 miles (+477)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    656454535164
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteSome condensation in offside headlamp

  16. Pass54,480 miles (+1,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    746236324133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail53,012 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,012 miles
    Test number
    597840633108
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside outer sill
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

  18. Pass53,012 miles (+1,282)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,012 miles
    Test number
    736690733156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside outer sill
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

  19. Pass51,730 miles (+1,276)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,730 miles
    Test number
    397268432185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside outer sill
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

  20. Pass50,454 miles (+1,762)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,454 miles
    Test number
    875043231179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight damage to front registration plate

  21. Pass48,692 miles (+1,979)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,692 miles
    Test number
    251647820430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePower steering belt perrishing
    • NoteSlight damage to front registration plate
    • NoteSome free play to both rear suspension top mounts

  22. Pass46,713 miles (+2,234)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,713 miles
    Test number
    703074739198
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm rear rubber bush starting to de-bond slightly
    • NotePower steering belt starting to perrish
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate
    • NoteSlight free play to both rear suspension top mounts

  23. Pass44,479 miles (+2,768)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    502537638188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge of tread / cut to offside front outer side wall, no cords visible
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated
    • NoteSlight free play to both rear suspension top mounts

  24. Pass41,711 miles (+3,233)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    124138727142
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge's
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrishing / tread getting low

  25. Pass38,478 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,478 miles
    Test number
    202907136121
    • NoteDrivers side rear tyre starting to perish & crack

Questions about Y288 VBP

Does Y288 VBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 VBP expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 VBP?
The MOT on Y288 VBP expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 VBP done?
Y288 VBP was recorded at 76,764 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 2,134 miles a year.
Has Y288 VBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 VBP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y288 VBP 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 Y288 VBP find?
Y288 VBP passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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