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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,299 cc

P490 AFRMOT history

P490 AFR is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 24 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 59,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
59,188 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P490 AFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P490 AFR was last recorded at 59,188 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,087 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,188 miles
  • 2024 – 59,087 miles
  • 2023 – 59,015 miles
  • 2022 – 58,905 miles
  • 2021 – 58,878 miles
  • 2019 – 58,782 miles
  • 2018 – 58,636 miles
  • 2017 – 58,391 miles
  • 2016 – 57,698 miles
  • 2015 – 57,585 miles
  • 2014 – 57,305 miles
  • 2013 – 56,991 miles
  • 2012 – 56,777 miles
  • 2011 – 55,824 miles
  • 2010 – 55,284 miles
  • 2009 – 54,768 miles
  • 2008 – 53,273 miles
  • 2007 – 51,355 miles
  • 2006 – 47,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail59,188 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around axle mounting and also inner rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills at front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on car perished and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear tyres perished/splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail59,188 miles (+101)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,188 miles
    Test number
    216097661701
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around axle mounting and also inner rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass59,087 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,087 miles
    Test number
    913620732836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,076 miles (+61)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,076 miles
    Test number
    992732085733
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass59,015 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,015 miles
    Test number
    300614690016
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on car perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail59,011 miles (+106)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,011 miles
    Test number
    542961212266
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on car perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass58,905 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,905 miles
    Test number
    546672994297
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,899 miles (+21)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,899 miles
    Test number
    827917331201
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass58,878 miles (+96)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    220797745498
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres sidewall cracks

  9. Pass58,782 miles (+146)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,782 miles
    Test number
    874189031746
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged driver door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexys perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both outer sills & rear drop-sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished/cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter body slightly corroded

  10. Pass58,636 miles (+245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    754479275013
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexy's perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills & rear chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass58,391 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    363197702189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,698 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,698 miles
    Test number
    502568661676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,695 miles (+110)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,695 miles
    Test number
    822180873821
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing windscreen

  14. Pass57,585 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    851927471413
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/splitting
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All four rubber brake hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

  15. Fail57,585 miles (+280)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    822507470481
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step/sill (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/splitting
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All four rubber brake hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

  16. Pass57,305 miles (+314)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,305 miles
    Test number
    586807414304
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewalls perished

  17. Pass56,991 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,991 miles
    Test number
    715517213303
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail56,991 miles (+214)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,991 miles
    Test number
    416766313366
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass56,777 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,777 miles
    Test number
    328950892299
    • NoteExhaust system badly corroded

  20. Fail56,776 miles (+952)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,776 miles
    Test number
    637019482282
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust system badly corroded

  21. Pass55,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,824 miles
    Test number
    105552151243
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Fail55,824 miles (+540)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,824 miles
    Test number
    467051251203
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Pass55,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    344004010444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,284 miles (+516)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    100901210228
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish

  25. Fail54,768 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    340382519230
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass54,768 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    493402519267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,273 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,273 miles
    Test number
    694863808253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,355 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,355 miles
    Test number
    254122697127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,239 miles
    Test number
    382779256182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,239 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,239 miles
    Test number
    290323956157
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about P490 AFR

Does P490 AFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P490 AFR expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P490 AFR?
The MOT on P490 AFR expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P490 AFR done?
P490 AFR was recorded at 59,188 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 634 miles a year.
Has P490 AFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P490 AFR has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on P490 AFR 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 P490 AFR find?
P490 AFR failed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear axle mounting; offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, and 5 more.

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