
Ford Fiesta
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,242 cc
P495 ARUMOT history
P495 ARU is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,845 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 60,845 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,525 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P495 ARU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P495 ARU was last recorded at 60,845 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 60,798 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 2,525 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 60,845 miles
- 2024 – 54,101 miles
- 2023 – 51,102 miles
- 2022 – 50,827 miles
- 2021 – 46,626 miles
- 2020 – 45,186 miles
- 2019 – 41,513 miles
- 2018 – 36,363 miles
- 2017 – 32,235 miles
- 2016 – 31,028 miles
- 2015 – 27,389 miles
- 2014 – 25,896 miles
- 2013 – 23,726 miles
- 2012 – 19,922 miles
- 2011 – 15,491 miles
- 2010 – 14,709 miles
- 2009 – 14,282 miles
- 2008 – 13,948 miles
- 2007 – 13,511 miles
- 2006 – 12,874 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,845 miles (+47)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 60,845 miles
- Test number
- 593939693264
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail60,798 miles (+6,697)1 dangerous6 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,798 miles
- Test number
- 306460703216
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,101 miles (+49)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 54,101 miles
- Test number
- 646477597986
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail54,052 miles (+2,950)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,052 miles
- Test number
- 631268039703
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass51,102 miles (+275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 51,102 miles
- Test number
- 831359616530
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass50,827 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 50,827 miles
- Test number
- 301187904726
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail50,824 miles (+4,198)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,824 miles
- Test number
- 488522691638
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (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))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass46,626 miles (+1,440)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 46,626 miles
- Test number
- 235049991130
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle
Pass45,186 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 45,186 miles
- Test number
- 425232244354
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail45,185 miles (+3,672)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,185 miles
- Test number
- 688348859850
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass41,513 miles (+5,150)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 41,513 miles
- Test number
- 878979689955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,363 miles (+4,128)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 36,363 miles
- Test number
- 543023693982
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
Pass32,235 miles (+1,207)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 32,235 miles
- Test number
- 883327193309
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
Pass31,028 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 31,028 miles
- Test number
- 475325802710
- AdvisoryAll wiper blades split at ends
Fail31,028 miles (+3,639)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,028 miles
- Test number
- 878462078750
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70t13 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll wiper blades split at ends
Pass27,389 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 27,389 miles
- Test number
- 178429825077
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail27,389 miles (+1,493)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,389 miles
- Test number
- 326519525051
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,896 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 25,896 miles
- Test number
- 196118744469
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges close to legal limit
Fail25,896 miles (+2,170)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,896 miles
- Test number
- 716398044042
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges close to legal limit
Pass23,726 miles (+3,804)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 23,726 miles
- Test number
- 957408233036
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass19,922 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 19,922 miles
- Test number
- 618270032096
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust system deterioated
Fail19,922 miles (+4,431)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,922 miles
- Test number
- 797330232079
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust system deterioated
Pass15,491 miles (+782)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 15,491 miles
- Test number
- 707289141090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,709 miles (+427)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 14,709 miles
- Test number
- 333415930014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,282 miles (+334)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 14,282 miles
- Test number
- 551911449052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,948 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 13,948 miles
- Test number
- 673799948091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,511 miles (+637)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 13,511 miles
- Test number
- 752747047090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 12,874 miles
- Test number
- 101295346485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P495 ARU
- Does P495 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P495 ARU expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P495 ARU?
- The MOT on P495 ARU expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P495 ARU done?
- P495 ARU was recorded at 60,845 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 2,525 miles a year.
- Has P495 ARU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P495 ARU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on P495 ARU 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 P495 ARU find?
- P495 ARU passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; handbrake travel, and 8 more.
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