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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y39 RDBMOT history

Y39 RDB is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 43,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

Y39 RDB silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
43,092 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 RDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y39 RDB was last recorded at 43,092 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,267 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
825 miles
Average per year
1,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,092 miles
  • 2024 – 42,267 miles
  • 2023 – 41,522 miles
  • 2022 – 40,586 miles
  • 2021 – 39,726 miles
  • 2020 – 38,911 miles
  • 2019 – 37,729 miles
  • 2018 – 36,627 miles
  • 2017 – 35,326 miles
  • 2016 – 33,918 miles
  • 2015 – 32,428 miles
  • 2014 – 30,718 miles
  • 2013 – 29,082 miles
  • 2012 – 27,361 miles
  • 2011 – 25,180 miles
  • 2010 – 23,496 miles
  • 2009 – 21,553 miles
  • 2008 – 19,599 miles
  • 2007 – 17,837 miles
  • 2006 – 15,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail43,092 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail43,092 miles (+825)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,092 miles
    Test number
    517578500053
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass42,267 miles (+745)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    42,267 miles
    Test number
    520138630738
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass41,522 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,522 miles
    Test number
    551330514311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail41,522 miles (+936)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,522 miles
    Test number
    241048113321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass40,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,586 miles
    Test number
    532203530205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail40,586 miles (+860)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,586 miles
    Test number
    282646105611
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass39,726 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,726 miles
    Test number
    255463090826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,719 miles (+808)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,719 miles
    Test number
    119949763696
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass38,911 miles (+1,182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    907441058118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass37,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    886102436617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail37,729 miles (+1,102)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    202265702516
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass36,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    979390696343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail36,627 miles (+1,301)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    244774464163
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass35,326 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,326 miles
    Test number
    954998387459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,918 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,918 miles
    Test number
    972353359240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,914 miles (+1,486)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,914 miles
    Test number
    698957190615
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)
  17. Pass32,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    808934065074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,428 miles (+1,710)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    155853565494
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass30,718 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,718 miles
    Test number
    486814464043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,082 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,082 miles
    Test number
    165825263426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,361 miles (+2,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    175197162409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass25,180 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,180 miles
    Test number
    569563061010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,496 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,496 miles
    Test number
    352437460053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,553 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,553 miles
    Test number
    962948869012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,551 miles (+1,952)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,551 miles
    Test number
    271575869084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass19,599 miles (+1,762)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,599 miles
    Test number
    203235868049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  27. Pass17,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,837 miles
    Test number
    350936567033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,836 miles (+1,893)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,836 miles
    Test number
    370316967097
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  29. Pass15,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,943 miles
    Test number
    634056866064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y39 RDB

Does Y39 RDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 RDB expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 RDB?
The MOT on Y39 RDB expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 RDB done?
Y39 RDB was recorded at 43,092 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 1,437 miles a year.
Has Y39 RDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 RDB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y39 RDB 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 Y39 RDB find?
Y39 RDB failed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner wing; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel, and 4 more.

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