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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y901 HCUMOT history

Y901 HCU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2021 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

Y901 HCU red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2021
Mileage
73,216 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 HCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y901 HCU was last recorded at 73,216 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 15,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,315 miles · 18 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
15,901 miles
Average per year
3,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 73,216 miles
  • 2020 – 57,315 miles
  • 2019 – 55,145 miles
  • 2018 – 51,450 miles
  • 2017 – 46,300 miles
  • 2016 – 36,006 miles
  • 2015 – 23,918 miles
  • 2008 – 21,344 miles
  • 2007 – 19,272 miles
  • 2006 – 14,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,216 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested Insufficient oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch skin/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pans

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail73,216 miles (+15,901)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    553501240973
    • MajorEmissions not tested Insufficient oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch skin/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    650147232688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail57,315 miles (+2,170)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    787668310190
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,145 miles (+3,695)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,145 miles
    Test number
    611794153173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle & rear arches
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel out of shape
    • AdvisorySpare wheel cage loose & spare in boot

  5. Pass51,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,450 miles
    Test number
    751285754589
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail51,450 miles (+5,150)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,450 miles
    Test number
    777044991684
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass46,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    756609441307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear wheel archs

  8. Fail46,296 miles (+10,290)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,296 miles
    Test number
    615612925801
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working bad connection to lamp (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear wheel archs

  9. Pass36,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,006 miles
    Test number
    616881019480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,006 miles (+12,088)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,006 miles
    Test number
    273791541214
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass23,918 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,918 miles
    Test number
    976832725256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,344 miles
    Test number
    204297138194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,344 miles (+2,072)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,344 miles
    Test number
    383557338155
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass19,272 miles (+4,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,272 miles
    Test number
    762210507189
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass14,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,329 miles
    Test number
    214696066071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,329 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,329 miles
    Test number
    581736466051
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y901 HCU

Does Y901 HCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y901 HCU expired on 18 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y901 HCU?
The MOT on Y901 HCU expired on 18 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y901 HCU done?
Y901 HCU was recorded at 73,216 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 3,736 miles a year.
Has Y901 HCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 HCU has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y901 HCU 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 Y901 HCU find?
Y901 HCU failed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: emissions not tested insufficient oil level; nearside front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch skin/sill, and 8 more.

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