Ford Fiesta
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc
R385 PKHMOT history
R385 PKH is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 57,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 57,952 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R385 PKH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 12 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
R385 PKH was last recorded at 57,952 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 3,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 54,774 miles · 1 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,178 miles
- Average per year
- 1,211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 57,952 miles
- 2022 – 54,774 miles
- 2021 – 48,076 miles
- 2020 – 47,838 miles
- 2019 – 47,241 miles
- 2018 – 46,652 miles
- 2017 – 46,025 miles
- 2016 – 45,445 miles
- 2015 – 44,890 miles
- 2014 – 44,123 miles
- 2013 – 43,309 miles
- 2012 – 42,646 miles
- 2011 – 41,698 miles
- 2010 – 40,690 miles
- 2009 – 39,572 miles
- 2008 – 38,036 miles
- 2007 – 36,494 miles
- 2006 – 34,404 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail57,952 miles
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail57,952 miles (+3,178)8 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,952 miles
- Test number
- 758172694591
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass54,774 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 54,774 miles
- Test number
- 863689880158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,774 miles (+6,698)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,774 miles
- Test number
- 248826112846
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,076 miles (+238)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 48,076 miles
- Test number
- 729730926807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,838 miles (+597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 47,838 miles
- Test number
- 236243255077
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass47,241 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 47,241 miles
- Test number
- 454861843913
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail47,241 miles (+589)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,241 miles
- Test number
- 737204457049
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass46,652 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 46,652 miles
- Test number
- 344393591542
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail46,648 miles (+623)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,648 miles
- Test number
- 684994660862
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 46,025 miles
- Test number
- 858075283262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,022 miles (+577)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,022 miles
- Test number
- 680167397298
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,445 miles (+555)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 45,445 miles
- Test number
- 709499672276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,890 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 44,890 miles
- Test number
- 415901835110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,885 miles (+762)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,885 miles
- Test number
- 228937025480
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,123 miles (+814)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 44,123 miles
- Test number
- 236507524187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,309 miles
- Test number
- 435669323182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,308 miles (+662)3 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,308 miles
- Test number
- 137019023101
- DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass42,646 miles (+948)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 42,646 miles
- Test number
- 708421432137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,698 miles (+1,008)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 41,698 miles
- Test number
- 917375921181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,690 miles (+1,118)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 40,690 miles
- Test number
- 761206220176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,572 miles (+1,536)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,572 miles
- Test number
- 734822639187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2009
- Odometer
- 38,036 miles
- Test number
- 453993438101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,036 miles (+1,542)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,036 miles
- Test number
- 461593338152
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 36,494 miles
- Test number
- 432371907183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,494 miles (+2,090)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,494 miles
- Test number
- 814181607156
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass34,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 34,404 miles
- Test number
- 811510806165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,404 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,404 miles
- Test number
- 720840906167
- FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about R385 PKH
- Does R385 PKH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R385 PKH expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R385 PKH?
- The MOT on R385 PKH expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R385 PKH done?
- R385 PKH was recorded at 57,952 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 1,211 miles a year.
- Has R385 PKH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R385 PKH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on R385 PKH 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 R385 PKH find?
- R385 PKH failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 8 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 6 more.
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