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Ford Fusion

Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 1,388 cc

457 VALMOT history

457 VAL is an orange petrol Ford Fusion first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

457 VAL orange Ford Fusion – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fusion, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,831 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
457 VAL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fusion
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

457 VAL was last recorded at 67,831 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,259 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,572 miles
Average per year
3,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,831 miles
  • 2025 – 62,259 miles
  • 2024 – 53,491 miles
  • 2023 – 49,816 miles
  • 2022 – 42,570 miles
  • 2021 – 38,165 miles
  • 2020 – 37,400 miles
  • 2019 – 32,361 miles
  • 2017 – 24,257 miles
  • 2016 – 20,254 miles
  • 2015 – 19,813 miles
  • 2014 – 19,195 miles
  • 2013 – 18,293 miles
  • 2012 – 16,946 miles
  • 2011 – 15,301 miles
  • 2010 – 13,548 miles
  • 2009 – 11,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,831 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust in rusty condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,831 miles (+5,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,831 miles
    Test number
    715079530681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,259 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,259 miles
    Test number
    667312663026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight rotational noise suspect disc/ pad assembly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/ axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail62,259 miles (+8,768)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,259 miles
    Test number
    321387993984
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight rotational noise suspect disc/ pad assembly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/ axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    949117221190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail53,491 miles (+3,675)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    194859437828
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass49,816 miles (+7,246)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,816 miles
    Test number
    177478718938
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass42,570 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,570 miles
    Test number
    469178924956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    577886624982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  9. Fail38,165 miles (+765)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    312429019869
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  10. Pass37,400 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,400 miles
    Test number
    123419600882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,396 miles (+5,035)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    539244547153
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass32,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,361 miles
    Test number
    943292841910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail32,361 miles (+8,104)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,361 miles
    Test number
    107822763594
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished with large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass24,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    24,257 miles
    Test number
    887657835982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked and perished

  15. Fail24,257 miles (+4,003)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,257 miles
    Test number
    321896928079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked and perished

  16. Pass20,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    781289286737
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in rusty condition

  17. Fail20,254 miles (+441)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    874104025052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in rusty condition

  18. Pass19,813 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,813 miles
    Test number
    964190066489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,195 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,195 miles
    Test number
    156873424365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,293 miles
    Test number
    477720033485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,293 miles (+1,347)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,293 miles
    Test number
    256310633375
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass16,946 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,946 miles
    Test number
    577924812324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,301 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,301 miles
    Test number
    966327621301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,548 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,548 miles
    Test number
    323838220359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,676 miles
    Test number
    481488709496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 457 VAL

What vehicle is registration 457 VAL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 457 VAL on an orange petrol Ford Fusion first used on 29 Nov 2006. 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 457 VAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 457 VAL is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 457 VAL?
The MOT on 457 VAL is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 457 VAL done?
457 VAL was recorded at 67,831 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,467 miles a year.
Has 457 VAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 457 VAL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 457 VAL 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 457 VAL find?
457 VAL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes.

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