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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S45 ORUMOT history

S45 ORU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
84,411 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 ORU
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 ORU was last recorded at 84,411 miles on 27 Jan 2024, 543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2011: 15,668 miles, lower than 96,992 miles on 26 Jan 2010.

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
83,868 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
543 miles
Average per year
2,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,411 miles
  • 2023 – 83,868 miles
  • 2021 – 81,345 miles
  • 2020 – 78,027 miles
  • 2019 – 73,080 miles
  • 2018 – 69,318 miles
  • 2017 – 64,955 miles
  • 2016 – 62,585 miles
  • 2015 – 54,743 miles
  • 2014 – 47,212 miles
  • 2013 – 39,175 miles
  • 2012 – 30,658 miles
  • 2011 – 15,668 miles
  • 2010 – 96,992 miles
  • 2009 – 82,920 miles
  • 2008 – 66,490 miles
  • 2007 – 51,612 miles
  • 2006 – 44,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,411 miles (+543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,411 miles
    Test number
    549640197791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,868 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,868 miles
    Test number
    968772773105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail83,862 miles (+2,517)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,862 miles
    Test number
    615776179463
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass81,345 miles (+3,318)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,345 miles
    Test number
    174597055652
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corroded

  5. Pass78,027 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,027 miles
    Test number
    197318841501
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

  6. Fail78,022 miles (+4,942)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    707954864408
    • 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension strut top mounting has play but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

  7. Pass73,080 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,080 miles
    Test number
    962596655829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail73,078 miles (+3,760)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,078 miles
    Test number
    509070050266
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,318 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,318 miles
    Test number
    977812925848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Fail69,314 miles (+4,359)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,314 miles
    Test number
    423172828098
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass64,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,955 miles
    Test number
    470396503597
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (7.1.2)

  12. Fail64,955 miles (+2,370)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,955 miles
    Test number
    292311611891
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (7.1.2)

  13. Pass62,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    721252742091
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible coupling in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail62,585 miles (+7,842)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    614467118525
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible coupling in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass54,743 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,743 miles
    Test number
    975116775039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

  16. Fail54,743 miles (+7,531)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,743 miles
    Test number
    625845675046
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s & o/s/r inner & outer sills
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  17. Pass47,212 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,212 miles
    Test number
    925329464055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses in poor condition
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail47,212 miles (+8,037)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,212 miles
    Test number
    379965864063
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses in poor condition
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass39,175 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,175 miles
    Test number
    986212053042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine sump corroded and leaking

  20. Fail39,175 miles (+8,517)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,175 miles
    Test number
    607181953057
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine sump corroded and leaking

  21. Pass30,658 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,658 miles
    Test number
    469361682090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail30,652 miles (+14,984)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,652 miles
    Test number
    218920382043
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perished

  23. Pass15,668 miles (-81,324)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,668 miles
    Test number
    937004771062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres

  24. Pass96,992 miles (+14,072)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,992 miles
    Test number
    681486520093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    213246539018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,920 miles (+16,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    804116139014
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass66,490 miles (+14,878)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,490 miles
    Test number
    133009038474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,612 miles (+6,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    170677017419
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass44,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,948 miles
    Test number
    521444836049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 ORU

Does S45 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S45 ORU expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S45 ORU?
The MOT on S45 ORU expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S45 ORU done?
S45 ORU was recorded at 84,411 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024, an average of 2,195 miles a year.
Has S45 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 ORU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S45 ORU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S45 ORU find?
S45 ORU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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