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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,242 cc

438 BELMOT history

438 BEL is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

438 BEL silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,740 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
438 BEL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

438 BEL was last recorded at 40,740 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,093 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
647 miles
Average per year
1,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,740 miles
  • 2025 – 40,093 miles
  • 2024 – 38,672 miles
  • 2023 – 37,230 miles
  • 2022 – 36,223 miles
  • 2021 – 35,497 miles
  • 2020 – 34,108 miles
  • 2019 – 31,459 miles
  • 2018 – 27,369 miles
  • 2017 – 25,904 miles
  • 2016 – 24,569 miles
  • 2015 – 24,123 miles
  • 2014 – 23,654 miles
  • 2013 – 23,239 miles
  • 2012 – 22,811 miles
  • 2011 – 22,514 miles
  • 2010 – 21,719 miles
  • 2009 – 20,149 miles
  • 2008 – 18,034 miles
  • 2007 – 15,235 miles
  • 2006 – 12,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,740 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,740 miles
    Test number
    415348234859
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing corroded

  2. Fail40,738 miles (+645)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    637783050964
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill behind wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing corroded

  3. Pass40,093 miles (+1,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,093 miles
    Test number
    254776728064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing corroded

  4. Pass38,672 miles (+1,442)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    387666357937
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower wheel arch corroded

  5. Pass37,230 miles (+1,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    645378524244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass36,223 miles (+726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,223 miles
    Test number
    413186730168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass35,497 miles (+1,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,497 miles
    Test number
    120925662760
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass34,108 miles (+2,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,108 miles
    Test number
    109418208616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass31,459 miles (+4,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,459 miles
    Test number
    694376508668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass27,369 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,369 miles
    Test number
    738041343465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,904 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,904 miles
    Test number
    896695690190
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass24,569 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,569 miles
    Test number
    123845777275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,123 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,123 miles
    Test number
    647137575047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,654 miles (+415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,654 miles
    Test number
    317102274012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass23,239 miles (+428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,239 miles
    Test number
    748438473077
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass22,811 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,811 miles
    Test number
    136776672456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,514 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,514 miles
    Test number
    836145851023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,719 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,719 miles
    Test number
    393154470077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,149 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,149 miles
    Test number
    851345879093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,034 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,034 miles
    Test number
    102987978474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,235 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,235 miles
    Test number
    254628177088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,152 miles
    Test number
    861269576040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 438 BEL

What vehicle is registration 438 BEL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 438 BEL on a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 438 BEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 438 BEL is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 438 BEL?
The MOT on 438 BEL is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 438 BEL done?
438 BEL was recorded at 40,740 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,430 miles a year.
Has 438 BEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 438 BEL has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 438 BEL 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 438 BEL find?
438 BEL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: both rear wheel arches corroded; offside front lower wing corroded.

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