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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,299 cc

P48 BWPMOT history

P48 BWP is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
71,000 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P48 BWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P48 BWP was last recorded at 71,000 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 7,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,799 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,201 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,000 miles
  • 2024 – 63,799 miles
  • 2023 – 59,098 miles
  • 2021 – 41,732 miles
  • 2020 – 28,069 miles
  • 2019 – 27,537 miles
  • 2018 – 27,421 miles
  • 2017 – 26,942 miles
  • 2016 – 26,385 miles
  • 2015 – 25,723 miles
  • 2014 – 25,114 miles
  • 2013 – 24,477 miles
  • 2012 – 23,826 miles
  • 2011 – 23,289 miles
  • 2010 – 22,516 miles
  • 2009 – 21,715 miles
  • 2008 – 21,060 miles
  • 2007 – 20,647 miles
  • 2006 – 19,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,000 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle undersealed throughout

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,000 miles (+7,201)4 dangerous15 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,000 miles
    Test number
    707759091205
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,799 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,799 miles
    Test number
    633970421942
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed throughout

  3. Fail63,786 miles (+4,688)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,786 miles
    Test number
    955150959116
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed throughout

  4. Pass59,098 miles (+5)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,098 miles
    Test number
    827120053431
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower both sides bottom of wheel arch deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  5. Fail59,093 miles (+17,361)1 dangerous2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    550478063170
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower both sides bottom of wheel arch deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  6. Pass41,732 miles (+13,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,732 miles
    Test number
    335430651606
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass28,069 miles (+532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,069 miles
    Test number
    657209862971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside freshly undersealed

  8. Pass27,537 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    587276290950
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Fail27,527 miles (+106)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,527 miles
    Test number
    650976425521
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass27,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,421 miles
    Test number
    573251958106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,421 miles (+479)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,421 miles
    Test number
    534178547109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass26,942 miles (+557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,942 miles
    Test number
    519286021798
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass26,385 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,385 miles
    Test number
    939935279161
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass25,723 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,723 miles
    Test number
    819936805162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,114 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,114 miles
    Test number
    599395904179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,477 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,477 miles
    Test number
    137310403147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,826 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,826 miles
    Test number
    295647102491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,289 miles
    Test number
    199948791472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,289 miles (+773)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,289 miles
    Test number
    839108491063
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  20. Pass22,516 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,516 miles
    Test number
    354452800111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,715 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,715 miles
    Test number
    670457309184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,060 miles
    Test number
    574746108196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,060 miles (+413)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,060 miles
    Test number
    380546708102
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass20,647 miles (+808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,647 miles
    Test number
    692798807121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass19,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,839 miles
    Test number
    704586796000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P48 BWP

Does P48 BWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P48 BWP expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P48 BWP?
The MOT on P48 BWP expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P48 BWP done?
P48 BWP was recorded at 71,000 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has P48 BWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P48 BWP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on P48 BWP 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 P48 BWP find?
P48 BWP failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 4 dangerous defects, 15 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; nearside front service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system, and 23 more.

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