
Ford Fiesta
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc
Y298 PFCMOT history
Y298 PFC is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,318 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 148,318 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,517 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y298 PFC
- 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
- 19 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y298 PFC was last recorded at 148,318 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 4,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 143,522 miles · 21 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,796 miles
- Average per year
- 5,517 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 148,318 miles
- 2023 – 143,522 miles
- 2022 – 138,678 miles
- 2021 – 134,372 miles
- 2020 – 133,265 miles
- 2019 – 126,746 miles
- 2015 – 120,846 miles
- 2014 – 113,979 miles
- 2013 – 109,781 miles
- 2012 – 104,380 miles
- 2011 – 96,248 miles
- 2010 – 92,064 miles
- 2009 – 84,641 miles
- 2008 – 75,107 miles
- 2007 – 65,198 miles
- 2006 – 54,421 miles
- 2005 – 45,295 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail148,318 miles (+4,796)1 dangerous10 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,318 miles
- Test number
- 235687243994
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Pass143,522 miles (+4,844)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 143,522 miles
- Test number
- 541982799190
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass138,678 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 138,678 miles
- Test number
- 142312076778
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail138,678 miles (+4,306)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,678 miles
- Test number
- 258268239126
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,372 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 134,372 miles
- Test number
- 243494947402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryReduced damping on rear shocks
Fail134,372 miles (+1,107)1 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,372 miles
- Test number
- 852221851466
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryReduced damping on rear shocks
Pass133,265 miles (+17)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,265 miles
- Test number
- 145159687439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReduced damping effect on both rear shock absorbers
Fail133,248 miles (+6,502)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,248 miles
- Test number
- 351729896253
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill mid point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn offside and nearside mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReduced damping effect on both rear shock absorbers
Pass126,746 miles (+5,900)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 126,746 miles
- Test number
- 299625569096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,846 miles (+6,867)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 120,846 miles
- Test number
- 666246255154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass113,979 miles (+4,198)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 113,979 miles
- Test number
- 886332664196
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,781 miles (+5,401)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 109,781 miles
- Test number
- 895277853127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,380 miles (+8,132)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 104,380 miles
- Test number
- 708078552147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,248 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,248 miles
- Test number
- 226519331130
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass96,248 miles (+4,184)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 96,248 miles
- Test number
- 918379731101
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass92,064 miles (+7,423)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 92,064 miles
- Test number
- 271258060467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront brake discs worn and rusty.
Pass84,641 miles (+9,534)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 84,641 miles
- Test number
- 394419919256
- NoteOil leak
Pass75,107 miles (+9,909)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 75,107 miles
- Test number
- 314579718456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,198 miles (+10,777)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 65,198 miles
- Test number
- 944545917211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 54,421 miles
- Test number
- 231568686418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,421 miles (+9,126)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,421 miles
- Test number
- 400728286199
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass45,295 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 45,295 miles
- Test number
- 604552195104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about Y298 PFC
- Does Y298 PFC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y298 PFC expired on 19 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y298 PFC?
- The MOT on Y298 PFC expired on 19 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y298 PFC done?
- Y298 PFC was recorded at 148,318 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 5,517 miles a year.
- Has Y298 PFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y298 PFC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y298 PFC 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 Y298 PFC find?
- Y298 PFC failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 13 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 21 more.
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