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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,242 cc

P181 BPHMOT history

P181 BPH is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 20,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
20,274 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 BPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 BPH was last recorded at 20,274 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 5,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2022: 2,911 miles, lower than 97,224 miles on 2 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
15,128 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,146 miles
Average per year
472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,274 miles
  • 2024 – 15,128 miles
  • 2023 – 9,867 miles
  • 2022 – 2,911 miles
  • 2021 – 97,224 miles
  • 2020 – 93,101 miles
  • 2019 – 87,727 miles
  • 2018 – 80,497 miles
  • 2017 – 71,219 miles
  • 2016 – 63,315 miles
  • 2015 – 52,990 miles
  • 2014 – 44,418 miles
  • 2013 – 37,963 miles
  • 2012 – 33,254 miles
  • 2011 – 27,828 miles
  • 2010 – 24,933 miles
  • 2009 – 21,978 miles
  • 2008 – 18,670 miles
  • 2007 – 14,122 miles
  • 2006 – 10,980 miles
  • 2005 – 10,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,274 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,274 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    20,274 miles
    Test number
    711660669174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,128 miles (+5,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    15,128 miles
    Test number
    227644658156
    • AdvisoryRear brake backplates corroded
  3. Pass9,867 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    9,867 miles
    Test number
    796922232345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass2,911 miles (-94,313)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    2,911 miles
    Test number
    373971852379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,224 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,224 miles
    Test number
    155607223977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,101 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    889279646719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,727 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,727 miles
    Test number
    711033745380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,497 miles (+9,278)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,497 miles
    Test number
    314656449282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,219 miles (+7,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    593557175520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass63,315 miles (+10,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    278624092972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,990 miles (+8,572)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,990 miles
    Test number
    907067388921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,418 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,418 miles
    Test number
    719280714364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,963 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,963 miles
    Test number
    338794703301
    • NoteLight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis
  14. Fail37,952 miles (+4,698)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,952 miles
    Test number
    285202503395
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteLight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis
  15. Pass33,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,254 miles
    Test number
    776404102382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,254 miles (+5,426)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,254 miles
    Test number
    629793202361
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass27,828 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,828 miles
    Test number
    438170601420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,827 miles (+2,894)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,827 miles
    Test number
    349348591446
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  19. Pass24,933 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,933 miles
    Test number
    331959390459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,978 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,978 miles
    Test number
    893819999249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,670 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,670 miles
    Test number
    601342608354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,122 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,122 miles
    Test number
    443332107300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,980 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    10,980 miles
    Test number
    464242796259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    10,829 miles
    Test number
    444693095215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P181 BPH

Does P181 BPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P181 BPH is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P181 BPH?
The MOT on P181 BPH is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P181 BPH done?
P181 BPH was recorded at 20,274 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 472 miles a year.
Has P181 BPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 BPH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on P181 BPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P181 BPH find?
P181 BPH passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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