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Ford Fiesta

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y868 ARMMOT history

Y868 ARM is a green diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2021 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

Y868 ARM green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2021
Mileage
125,750 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y868 ARM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y868 ARM was last recorded at 125,750 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 9,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2014: 83,395 miles, lower than 83,501 miles on 27 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,150 miles · 25 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
9,600 miles
Average per year
4,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 125,750 miles
  • 2020 – 116,150 miles
  • 2019 – 109,477 miles
  • 2018 – 108,160 miles
  • 2017 – 104,182 miles
  • 2016 – 98,420 miles
  • 2015 – 91,055 miles
  • 2014 – 83,395 miles
  • 2013 – 83,501 miles
  • 2012 – 78,455 miles
  • 2011 – 74,879 miles
  • 2010 – 71,797 miles
  • 2009 – 68,267 miles
  • 2008 – 63,293 miles
  • 2007 – 57,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,750 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))
  • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,750 miles (+9,600)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,750 miles
    Test number
    686402272430
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass116,150 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,150 miles
    Test number
    484632471935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,145 miles (+6,668)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,145 miles
    Test number
    965106550126
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,477 miles (+1,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,477 miles
    Test number
    660208515724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass108,160 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,160 miles
    Test number
    352727939733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,182 miles (+5,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,182 miles
    Test number
    370953885400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass98,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,420 miles
    Test number
    354456963667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,420 miles (+7,365)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,420 miles
    Test number
    356452527407
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass91,055 miles (+7,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,055 miles
    Test number
    435985696346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle/beam (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass83,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    158277994268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,395 miles (-106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    328077294419
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Fail83,501 miles (+5,046)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    458281163341
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail78,455 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,455 miles
    Test number
    346387302389
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass78,455 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,455 miles
    Test number
    455097702427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,879 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,879 miles
    Test number
    288852351284
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass74,879 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,879 miles
    Test number
    848792251240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,797 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,797 miles
    Test number
    954298820113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,790 miles (+3,523)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    873875920140
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail68,267 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    173958399033
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass68,267 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    842648899075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,293 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,293 miles
    Test number
    480434198034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,338 miles
    Test number
    982428787030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y868 ARM

Does Y868 ARM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y868 ARM expired on 24 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y868 ARM?
The MOT on Y868 ARM expired on 24 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y868 ARM done?
Y868 ARM was recorded at 125,750 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 4,687 miles a year.
Has Y868 ARM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y868 ARM has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y868 ARM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y868 ARM find?
Y868 ARM failed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 11 more.

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