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Ford Fiesta

Green · Diesel · 2011 · 1,399 cc

488 BGFMOT history

488 BGF is a green diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 45,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

488 BGF green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
45,679 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
488 BGF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

488 BGF was last recorded at 45,679 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,939 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,740 miles
Average per year
1,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,679 miles
  • 2025 – 43,939 miles
  • 2024 – 42,796 miles
  • 2023 – 41,363 miles
  • 2022 – 39,808 miles
  • 2021 – 38,026 miles
  • 2020 – 36,403 miles
  • 2019 – 35,166 miles
  • 2018 – 33,850 miles
  • 2017 – 32,281 miles
  • 2016 – 30,871 miles
  • 2015 – 25,649 miles
  • 2014 – 24,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,679 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,679 miles (+1,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    594960332223
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  2. Pass43,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    43,939 miles
    Test number
    422676911514
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail43,939 miles (+1,143)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,939 miles
    Test number
    763023240533
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,796 miles (+1,433)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    940315357933
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass41,363 miles (+1,555)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    41,363 miles
    Test number
    523770909246
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass39,808 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,808 miles
    Test number
    458018601368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,026 miles (+1,623)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,026 miles
    Test number
    119045541464
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass36,403 miles (+1,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,403 miles
    Test number
    587484357559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass35,166 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,166 miles
    Test number
    316633994552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,850 miles (+1,569)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    853910087102
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass32,281 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    599491925924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,871 miles (+5,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,871 miles
    Test number
    145407719512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass25,649 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,649 miles
    Test number
    199945033960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,268 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,268 miles
    Test number
    197208004379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,098 miles
    Test number
    605537424022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 488 BGF

What vehicle is registration 488 BGF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 488 BGF on a green diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Mar 2011. 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 488 BGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 488 BGF is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 488 BGF?
The MOT on 488 BGF is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 488 BGF done?
488 BGF was recorded at 45,679 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,779 miles a year.
Has 488 BGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 488 BGF has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 488 BGF 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 488 BGF find?
488 BGF passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess.

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