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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,398 cc

DRB 897MOT history

DRB 897 is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

DRB 897 white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,367 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DRB 897
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DRB 897 was last recorded at 149,367 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 8,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,882 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,485 miles
Average per year
8,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,367 miles
  • 2024 – 140,882 miles
  • 2023 – 134,078 miles
  • 2022 – 127,878 miles
  • 2021 – 117,330 miles
  • 2020 – 103,341 miles
  • 2019 – 88,894 miles
  • 2018 – 73,946 miles
  • 2017 – 66,114 miles
  • 2016 – 61,612 miles
  • 2015 – 57,414 miles
  • 2014 – 48,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,367 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,367 miles (+8,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,367 miles
    Test number
    884723465159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Pass140,882 miles (+6,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,882 miles
    Test number
    665289192581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass134,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,078 miles
    Test number
    338353899223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail134,076 miles (+6,198)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,076 miles
    Test number
    691215236542
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass127,878 miles (+10,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,878 miles
    Test number
    901718317504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  6. Pass117,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,330 miles
    Test number
    987227066546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,329 miles (+13,988)3 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,329 miles
    Test number
    573028696413
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass103,341 miles (+14,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,341 miles
    Test number
    610280295249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass88,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,894 miles
    Test number
    491193404339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,894 miles (+14,948)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,894 miles
    Test number
    995946257365
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass73,946 miles (+7,832)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,946 miles
    Test number
    480542915750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,114 miles (+4,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    865907575282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in OS inner rack arm
  13. Pass61,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,612 miles
    Test number
    646478587382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,612 miles (+4,198)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,612 miles
    Test number
    448395296565
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
  15. Pass57,414 miles (+8,889)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    886824705116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    175059594074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DRB 897

What vehicle is registration DRB 897 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DRB 897 on a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 21 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 DRB 897 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DRB 897 is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on DRB 897?
The MOT on DRB 897 is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DRB 897 done?
DRB 897 was recorded at 149,367 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 8,673 miles a year.
Has DRB 897 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DRB 897 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on DRB 897 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 DRB 897 find?
DRB 897 passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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