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Ford Fiesta

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

M5 RDWMOT history

M5 RDW is a red diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

M5 RDW red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,161 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RDW was last recorded at 116,161 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 7,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,254 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,907 miles
Average per year
7,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,161 miles
  • 2024 – 108,254 miles
  • 2023 – 97,709 miles
  • 2022 – 88,474 miles
  • 2021 – 77,995 miles
  • 2020 – 63,199 miles
  • 2019 – 49,068 miles
  • 2018 – 38,097 miles
  • 2017 – 36,789 miles
  • 2016 – 34,045 miles
  • 2015 – 30,479 miles
  • 2014 – 26,733 miles
  • 2013 – 21,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,161 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,161 miles (+7,907)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    839328379910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,254 miles
    Test number
    975738272420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,254 miles (+10,545)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,254 miles
    Test number
    828409900677
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass97,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,709 miles
    Test number
    107811344199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,709 miles (+9,235)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,709 miles
    Test number
    323058393655
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass88,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    760117997652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,474 miles (+10,479)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    623221070120
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass77,995 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,995 miles
    Test number
    571669018917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,991 miles (+14,792)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,991 miles
    Test number
    316262005278
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working on all time (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass63,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    731376017959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,199 miles (+14,131)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    988904406589
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass49,068 miles (+10,971)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,068 miles
    Test number
    133213238347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,097 miles (+1,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,097 miles
    Test number
    108727033647
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  14. Pass36,789 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,789 miles
    Test number
    896794859236
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Fail36,789 miles (+2,744)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,789 miles
    Test number
    939665708421
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass34,045 miles (+3,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,045 miles
    Test number
    116163678151
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass30,479 miles (+3,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,479 miles
    Test number
    183426642570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass26,733 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,733 miles
    Test number
    527276434327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished in tread
  19. Fail26,733 miles (+4,924)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,733 miles
    Test number
    487716534306
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished in tread
  20. Pass21,809 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,809 miles
    Test number
    628096833337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail21,809 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,809 miles
    Test number
    497626833444
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Fail21,808 miles (+6,483)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,808 miles
    Test number
    877046833372
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass15,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    15,325 miles
    Test number
    707012003017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 RDW

Does M5 RDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RDW is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M5 RDW?
The MOT on M5 RDW is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 RDW done?
M5 RDW was recorded at 116,161 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 7,787 miles a year.
Has M5 RDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RDW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 RDW 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 M5 RDW find?
M5 RDW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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