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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,242 cc

R489 FDVMOT history

R489 FDV is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 85,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,302 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 FDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 FDV was last recorded at 85,302 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,290 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,302 miles
  • 2025 – 76,074 miles
  • 2023 – 68,169 miles
  • 2022 – 66,144 miles
  • 2021 – 64,230 miles
  • 2020 – 61,918 miles
  • 2019 – 60,567 miles
  • 2018 – 59,401 miles
  • 2017 – 58,216 miles
  • 2016 – 55,801 miles
  • 2015 – 53,892 miles
  • 2014 – 52,074 miles
  • 2013 – 50,052 miles
  • 2012 – 48,225 miles
  • 2011 – 47,600 miles
  • 2010 – 46,961 miles
  • 2009 – 45,342 miles
  • 2008 – 44,015 miles
  • 2007 – 42,870 miles
  • 2006 – 41,294 miles
  • 2005 – 38,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,302 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

34 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,302 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    914221922129
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail85,290 miles (+9,216)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,290 miles
    Test number
    590297497734
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass76,074 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    342607348481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail76,066 miles (+7,897)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,066 miles
    Test number
    622514956644
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass68,169 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,169 miles
    Test number
    844710548401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail68,168 miles (+2,024)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,168 miles
    Test number
    403873008993
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass66,144 miles (+1,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,144 miles
    Test number
    300540561750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass64,230 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    281199808547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,229 miles (+2,311)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,229 miles
    Test number
    589316290210
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,918 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    270899262076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,917 miles (+1,350)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,917 miles
    Test number
    503436596977
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass60,567 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,567 miles
    Test number
    514494674280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,401 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,401 miles
    Test number
    857065373204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,400 miles (+1,184)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,400 miles
    Test number
    681033771295
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass58,216 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,216 miles
    Test number
    589003071638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,801 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    946035940156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail55,800 miles (+1,908)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    644813433512
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass53,892 miles (+1,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,892 miles
    Test number
    138248420394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass52,074 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    979717934383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteService brake only 52%

  20. Fail52,074 miles (+2,022)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    999597834353
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass50,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,052 miles
    Test number
    138988233351
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail50,052 miles (+1,827)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,052 miles
    Test number
    248028433370
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass48,225 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,225 miles
    Test number
    647573832395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass47,600 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,600 miles
    Test number
    878935131342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail47,599 miles (+638)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,599 miles
    Test number
    499374931430
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass46,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,961 miles
    Test number
    552976330358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail46,961 miles (+1,619)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,961 miles
    Test number
    640466330365
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass45,342 miles (+1,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,342 miles
    Test number
    540728439336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass44,015 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    851829838381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,870 miles
    Test number
    761908437375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail42,870 miles (+1,576)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,870 miles
    Test number
    233468837358
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  32. Pass41,294 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,294 miles
    Test number
    721250226373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail41,293 miles (+2,316)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,293 miles
    Test number
    430608716474
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  34. Pass38,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,977 miles
    Test number
    413980345481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R489 FDV

Does R489 FDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R489 FDV is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R489 FDV?
The MOT on R489 FDV is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R489 FDV done?
R489 FDV was recorded at 85,302 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,304 miles a year.
Has R489 FDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 FDV has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R489 FDV 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 R489 FDV find?
R489 FDV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; steering system slightly rough.

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