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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,242 cc

P290 FDAMOT history

P290 FDA is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 8 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 41,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
41,023 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 FDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
8 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 FDA was last recorded at 41,023 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,252 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
771 miles
Average per year
1,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,023 miles
  • 2024 – 40,252 miles
  • 2023 – 39,183 miles
  • 2022 – 37,608 miles
  • 2021 – 35,415 miles
  • 2020 – 33,512 miles
  • 2019 – 30,753 miles
  • 2018 – 29,904 miles
  • 2017 – 27,907 miles
  • 2016 – 26,778 miles
  • 2015 – 25,643 miles
  • 2014 – 24,552 miles
  • 2013 – 23,116 miles
  • 2012 – 21,549 miles
  • 2011 – 19,647 miles
  • 2010 – 17,400 miles
  • 2009 – 14,980 miles
  • 2008 – 14,671 miles
  • 2007 – 13,498 miles
  • 2006 – 13,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,023 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,023 miles (+771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    41,023 miles
    Test number
    583528189050
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass40,252 miles (+1,069)2 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,252 miles
    Test number
    649164204619
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass39,183 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,183 miles
    Test number
    353944718206
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear outer sills rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail39,183 miles (+1,575)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,183 miles
    Test number
    877909235448
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear outer sills rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,608 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    892559727767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides, sills deteriorated / corroded

  6. Fail37,592 miles (+2,177)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,592 miles
    Test number
    596540573901
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass35,415 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,415 miles
    Test number
    790126218224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail35,412 miles (+1,900)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    826163883692
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass33,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,512 miles
    Test number
    129440466545
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear wheel arches are deteriorating by outer sills

  10. Fail33,508 miles (+2,755)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,508 miles
    Test number
    284366536234
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear wheel arches are deteriorating by outer sills

  11. Pass30,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    439426427878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,753 miles (+849)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    577193964410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass29,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,904 miles
    Test number
    124170529054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,902 miles (+1,995)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,902 miles
    Test number
    248135914915
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass27,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,907 miles
    Test number
    550523925413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,907 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,907 miles
    Test number
    194352896054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,893 miles (+1,115)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,893 miles
    Test number
    281481009212
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass26,778 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,778 miles
    Test number
    548583174676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,643 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,643 miles
    Test number
    708644305292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,552 miles
    Test number
    308173504452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,548 miles (+1,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,548 miles
    Test number
    809233204290
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass23,116 miles (+1,567)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,116 miles
    Test number
    518320993187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear sill corroded

  23. Pass21,549 miles (+1,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,549 miles
    Test number
    578606402219
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass19,647 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,647 miles
    Test number
    427043491154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,400 miles (+2,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,400 miles
    Test number
    622148800265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass14,980 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,980 miles
    Test number
    202701219264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,671 miles
    Test number
    791104518211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail14,671 miles (+1,173)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,671 miles
    Test number
    804274518241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass13,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,498 miles
    Test number
    824823717275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail13,498 miles (+480)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,498 miles
    Test number
    313313217257
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass13,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,018 miles
    Test number
    320274416249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail13,018 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,018 miles
    Test number
    650634516226
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about P290 FDA

Does P290 FDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P290 FDA expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P290 FDA?
The MOT on P290 FDA expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P290 FDA done?
P290 FDA was recorded at 41,023 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 1,462 miles a year.
Has P290 FDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 FDA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on P290 FDA 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 P290 FDA find?
P290 FDA passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear pipes; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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