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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,242 cc

R489 PRMMOT history

R489 PRM is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 59,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,556 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 PRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 PRM was last recorded at 59,556 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,553 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,556 miles
  • 2025 – 52,983 miles
  • 2024 – 49,226 miles
  • 2023 – 45,018 miles
  • 2022 – 42,473 miles
  • 2021 – 41,544 miles
  • 2020 – 40,879 miles
  • 2019 – 40,260 miles
  • 2018 – 39,652 miles
  • 2017 – 39,036 miles
  • 2016 – 37,362 miles
  • 2015 – 35,476 miles
  • 2014 – 33,752 miles
  • 2013 – 31,862 miles
  • 2012 – 31,337 miles
  • 2011 – 30,942 miles
  • 2010 – 30,310 miles
  • 2009 – 28,726 miles
  • 2008 – 27,155 miles
  • 2007 – 25,717 miles
  • 2006 – 24,241 miles
  • 2005 – 22,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,556 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both front s n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged taped on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,556 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,556 miles
    Test number
    544831030194
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail59,553 miles (+6,570)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,553 miles
    Test number
    663698362212
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer/inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill outer corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm axle bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,983 miles (+3,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,983 miles
    Test number
    846082624310
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car

  4. Pass49,226 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,226 miles
    Test number
    767842449858
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front s n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail49,223 miles (+4,205)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,223 miles
    Test number
    876154995053
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front s n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass45,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    298354959288
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  7. Fail45,015 miles (+2,542)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,015 miles
    Test number
    316024905109
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember next bumper attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  8. Pass42,473 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,473 miles
    Test number
    726140252128
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger footwell (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged taped on
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose not likely to fall

  9. Fail42,471 miles (+927)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,471 miles
    Test number
    438264544831
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting passenger footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged taped on
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose not likely to fall

  10. Pass41,544 miles (+665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,544 miles
    Test number
    448853568984
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass40,879 miles (+619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,879 miles
    Test number
    187868858126
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged and repaired with tape

  12. Pass40,260 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    635452485400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,652 miles (+616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,652 miles
    Test number
    688828479776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  14. Pass39,036 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,036 miles
    Test number
    715645732343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,922 miles (+1,560)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,922 miles
    Test number
    641925313495
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  16. Pass37,362 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,362 miles
    Test number
    653673579982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,476 miles (+1,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,476 miles
    Test number
    247559257099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass33,752 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,752 miles
    Test number
    475531534298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,862 miles
    Test number
    117570243280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,862 miles (+525)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,862 miles
    Test number
    319860843480
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass31,337 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,337 miles
    Test number
    198621542220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,335 miles (+393)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,335 miles
    Test number
    525069022221
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass30,942 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,942 miles
    Test number
    545921421269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,940 miles (+630)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,940 miles
    Test number
    825574511271
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass30,310 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,310 miles
    Test number
    741422100296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,726 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,726 miles
    Test number
    503683509247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,155 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    684155508233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,717 miles
    Test number
    411982917253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,717 miles (+1,476)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,717 miles
    Test number
    643666407257
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass24,241 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,241 miles
    Test number
    920877006229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    22,517 miles
    Test number
    963367505291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R489 PRM

Does R489 PRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R489 PRM is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R489 PRM?
The MOT on R489 PRM is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R489 PRM done?
R489 PRM was recorded at 59,556 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,748 miles a year.
Has R489 PRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 PRM has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on R489 PRM 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 PRM find?
R489 PRM passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills repair covered in underseal; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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