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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,242 cc

R790 TLRMOT history

R790 TLR is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,363 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R790 TLR
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
19 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R790 TLR was last recorded at 83,363 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,352 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,363 miles
  • 2025 – 80,376 miles
  • 2024 – 77,957 miles
  • 2023 – 73,838 miles
  • 2022 – 69,792 miles
  • 2021 – 69,140 miles
  • 2020 – 68,138 miles
  • 2019 – 67,568 miles
  • 2018 – 66,703 miles
  • 2017 – 65,924 miles
  • 2016 – 65,301 miles
  • 2015 – 64,492 miles
  • 2014 – 63,477 miles
  • 2013 – 62,536 miles
  • 2012 – 61,122 miles
  • 2011 – 60,295 miles
  • 2010 – 59,523 miles
  • 2009 – 59,012 miles
  • 2008 – 57,784 miles
  • 2007 – 55,264 miles
  • 2006 – 52,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,363 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,363 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    309848774729
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,352 miles (+2,976)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,352 miles
    Test number
    905291112556
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,376 miles (+2,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,376 miles
    Test number
    223999761101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,957 miles (+4,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,957 miles
    Test number
    896943144376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Pass73,838 miles (+4,046)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,838 miles
    Test number
    861185149508
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel close to maximum
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass69,792 miles (+652)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,792 miles
    Test number
    615984451630
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass69,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    103983591450
    • 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))

  8. Fail69,140 miles (+1,002)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    759938188417
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  9. Pass68,138 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    432867893013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,568 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    425248727009
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail67,568 miles (+865)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    160590251904
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    436484074697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,703 miles (+779)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    967946675221
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass65,924 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    899798104894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,301 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    726486457498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,492 miles (+1,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,492 miles
    Test number
    906809105284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass63,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,477 miles
    Test number
    239403904204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail63,475 miles (+939)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,475 miles
    Test number
    657883704217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass62,536 miles (+1,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    546683003212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass61,122 miles (+827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,122 miles
    Test number
    618662192137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass60,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    477125291161
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail60,295 miles (+772)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    746385691188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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. Pass59,523 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,523 miles
    Test number
    823716380147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,012 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    181418569126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,006 miles (+1,222)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    251400469126
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass57,784 miles (+2,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    830046158113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass55,264 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    253359157129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,952 miles
    Test number
    311078156112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R790 TLR

Does R790 TLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R790 TLR is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R790 TLR?
The MOT on R790 TLR is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R790 TLR done?
R790 TLR was recorded at 83,363 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,510 miles a year.
Has R790 TLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R790 TLR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R790 TLR 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 R790 TLR find?
R790 TLR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 3 more.

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