
Ford Fiesta
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,242 cc
Y873 VOBMOT history
Y873 VOB is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2023
- Mileage
- 78,356 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,203 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y873 VOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y873 VOB was last recorded at 78,356 miles on 16 May 2022, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 78,323 miles · 12 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 3,203 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 78,356 miles
- 2019 – 77,595 miles
- 2018 – 73,119 miles
- 2017 – 67,467 miles
- 2015 – 65,521 miles
- 2014 – 65,218 miles
- 2013 – 65,063 miles
- 2012 – 64,420 miles
- 2011 – 63,582 miles
- 2010 – 62,780 miles
- 2009 – 54,988 miles
- 2008 – 45,761 miles
- 2007 – 35,346 miles
- 2006 – 26,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,356 miles (+33)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 78,356 miles
- Test number
- 575079589948
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail78,323 miles (+728)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,323 miles
- Test number
- 361991035083
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass77,595 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 77,595 miles
- Test number
- 412409535362
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,595 miles (+4,476)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,595 miles
- Test number
- 507306656983
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,119 miles (+101)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 73,119 miles
- Test number
- 116605127188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,018 miles (+5,551)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,018 miles
- Test number
- 573155607957
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,467 miles (+1,946)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 67,467 miles
- Test number
- 506448440061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,521 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 65,521 miles
- Test number
- 930606762553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,218 miles (+155)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 65,218 miles
- Test number
- 149949124070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,063 miles (+643)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 65,063 miles
- Test number
- 355046923069
- NoteN/S/Front spot light n/w
- NoteSpare wheel flat.
Pass64,420 miles (+838)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 64,420 miles
- Test number
- 567438312069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 63,582 miles
- Test number
- 525455721097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,582 miles (+802)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,582 miles
- Test number
- 157175421434
- FailureOffside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass62,780 miles (+7,792)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 62,780 miles
- Test number
- 722638020002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,988 miles (+9,227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 54,988 miles
- Test number
- 444647859005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,761 miles (+10,415)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 45,761 miles
- Test number
- 223780188034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,346 miles (+8,827)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 35,346 miles
- Test number
- 402537957051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFaint smell of petrol no leak found
Pass26,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 26,519 miles
- Test number
- 730369666057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y873 VOB
- Does Y873 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y873 VOB expired on 15 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y873 VOB?
- The MOT on Y873 VOB expired on 15 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y873 VOB done?
- Y873 VOB was recorded at 78,356 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 3,203 miles a year.
- Has Y873 VOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y873 VOB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y873 VOB 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 Y873 VOB find?
- Y873 VOB passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 2 advisories: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; upper steering column universal joint has slight wear or play.
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