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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,297 cc

P490 DUXMOT history

P490 DUX is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 7 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 36,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
36,358 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P490 DUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,297 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P490 DUX was last recorded at 36,358 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,260 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
1,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,358 miles
  • 2024 – 34,751 miles
  • 2023 – 32,986 miles
  • 2022 – 31,394 miles
  • 2021 – 29,905 miles
  • 2019 – 28,265 miles
  • 2018 – 23,618 miles
  • 2017 – 22,009 miles
  • 2016 – 18,870 miles
  • 2015 – 15,181 miles
  • 2011 – 14,585 miles
  • 2009 – 14,346 miles
  • 2008 – 13,708 miles
  • 2007 – 12,933 miles
  • 2006 – 11,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,358 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear macpherson strut top bush or bearing worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,358 miles (+98)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    36,358 miles
    Test number
    403248372304
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail36,260 miles (+1,509)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,260 miles
    Test number
    128787502219
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass34,751 miles (+1,765)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    34,751 miles
    Test number
    479326947638
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass32,986 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,986 miles
    Test number
    538790121640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,394 miles (+1,489)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    31,394 miles
    Test number
    738845647020
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass29,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    787462454902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,905 miles (+1,640)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    360077154162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass28,265 miles (+34)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,265 miles
    Test number
    523035793726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear macpherson strut top bush or bearing worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear macpherson strut top bush or bearing worn

  9. Fail28,231 miles (+4,613)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,231 miles
    Test number
    710701900067
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation front brakes uneven on application (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear macpherson strut top bush or bearing worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear macpherson strut top bush or bearing worn

  10. Pass23,618 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    23,618 miles
    Test number
    363177801406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,009 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,009 miles
    Test number
    635864160744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,999 miles (+3,129)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,999 miles
    Test number
    495929121116
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass18,870 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,870 miles
    Test number
    640716769109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,181 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,181 miles
    Test number
    568330736216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,585 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    14,585 miles
    Test number
    947171921357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,346 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,346 miles
    Test number
    693455519052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,708 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,708 miles
    Test number
    550587318037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,933 miles
    Test number
    330125117034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,933 miles (+1,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,933 miles
    Test number
    130415417466
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass11,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,509 miles
    Test number
    993288816062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P490 DUX

Does P490 DUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P490 DUX expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P490 DUX?
The MOT on P490 DUX expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P490 DUX done?
P490 DUX was recorded at 36,358 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 1,291 miles a year.
Has P490 DUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P490 DUX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on P490 DUX 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 DUX find?
P490 DUX passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 10 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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