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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

R481 RJMMOT history

R481 RJM is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
38,770 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 RJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 RJM was last recorded at 38,770 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 3,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2011: 21,980 miles, lower than 21,986 miles on 18 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
35,481 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,289 miles
Average per year
1,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 38,770 miles
  • 2023 – 35,481 miles
  • 2022 – 30,355 miles
  • 2021 – 26,913 miles
  • 2020 – 26,726 miles
  • 2019 – 25,421 miles
  • 2018 – 24,636 miles
  • 2017 – 24,203 miles
  • 2016 – 23,781 miles
  • 2015 – 23,368 miles
  • 2014 – 23,065 miles
  • 2013 – 22,745 miles
  • 2012 – 22,330 miles
  • 2011 – 21,980 miles
  • 2010 – 21,458 miles
  • 2009 – 20,927 miles
  • 2008 – 20,381 miles
  • 2007 – 19,695 miles
  • 2006 – 18,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,770 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    448742517204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail38,770 miles (+3,289)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    734900063741
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass35,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    238287034029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail35,481 miles (+5,126)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    981474570027
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass30,355 miles (+258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    30,355 miles
    Test number
    792957521258
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail30,097 miles (+3,184)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,097 miles
    Test number
    159896223366
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo spare wheel in carrier at time of test

  7. Pass26,913 miles (+187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    26,913 miles
    Test number
    852814130598
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass26,726 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    26,726 miles
    Test number
    422245179150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail26,718 miles (+1,297)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,718 miles
    Test number
    445851255490
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass25,421 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    25,421 miles
    Test number
    351771797173
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 1 5 5 5 5 1 5 8 2 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass24,636 miles (+371)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,636 miles
    Test number
    696516051685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tires perishing

  12. Fail24,265 miles (+62)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,265 miles
    Test number
    900819518470
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tires perishing

  13. Pass24,203 miles (+422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,203 miles
    Test number
    568707970500
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perrished

  14. Pass23,781 miles (+413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,781 miles
    Test number
    692869669298
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f tyres perrished

  15. Pass23,368 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,368 miles
    Test number
    179133005108
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f tyres perrished

  16. Fail23,368 miles (+303)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,368 miles
    Test number
    248483305128
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f tyres perrished

  17. Pass23,065 miles (+320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,065 miles
    Test number
    215670224106
    • NoteWipers poor

  18. Pass22,745 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,745 miles
    Test number
    849352713123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,330 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,330 miles
    Test number
    249937812403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,980 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,980 miles
    Test number
    295309301105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,986 miles (+528)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,986 miles
    Test number
    526088801116
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  22. Pass21,458 miles (+531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,458 miles
    Test number
    830200130173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass20,927 miles (+546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    961315829112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass20,381 miles (+686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,381 miles
    Test number
    401650838193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass19,695 miles (+967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,695 miles
    Test number
    650642027174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass18,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,728 miles
    Test number
    294578026483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R481 RJM

Does R481 RJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 RJM expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 RJM?
The MOT on R481 RJM expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 RJM done?
R481 RJM was recorded at 38,770 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 1,098 miles a year.
Has R481 RJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 RJM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on R481 RJM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R481 RJM find?
R481 RJM passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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