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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T480 JHKMOT history

T480 JHK is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,348 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 JHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 JHK was last recorded at 97,348 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,536 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
3,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,348 miles
  • 2025 – 96,536 miles
  • 2024 – 95,500 miles
  • 2023 – 94,290 miles
  • 2022 – 92,968 miles
  • 2021 – 91,989 miles
  • 2020 – 91,156 miles
  • 2019 – 86,072 miles
  • 2018 – 80,405 miles
  • 2017 – 76,341 miles
  • 2016 – 72,729 miles
  • 2015 – 69,822 miles
  • 2014 – 67,140 miles
  • 2013 – 64,255 miles
  • 2012 – 60,411 miles
  • 2011 – 56,540 miles
  • 2010 – 53,060 miles
  • 2009 – 48,889 miles
  • 2008 – 42,761 miles
  • 2007 – 34,571 miles
  • 2006 – 28,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,348 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,348 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    319711591692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,536 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,536 miles
    Test number
    444966748033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,500 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,500 miles
    Test number
    623343425660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,290 miles (+1,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,290 miles
    Test number
    309999688557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass92,968 miles (+979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    327059365187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,989 miles (+833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    229307737637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass91,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    758513995507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,156 miles (+5,084)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    436535712932
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass86,072 miles (+5,667)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,072 miles
    Test number
    374116949084
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass80,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    569553210967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  11. Fail80,405 miles (+4,064)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    421170489299
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  12. Pass76,341 miles (+3,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,341 miles
    Test number
    835494635533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass72,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    264685242630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,729 miles (+2,907)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    253886068150
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  15. Pass69,822 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,822 miles
    Test number
    159043145453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,140 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    557396254062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,255 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,255 miles
    Test number
    188377443467
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteDrive belt deteriorated
  18. Pass64,255 miles (+3,844)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,255 miles
    Test number
    466157843086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteDrive belt deteriorated
  19. Pass60,411 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    639867532023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,540 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,540 miles
    Test number
    765589441069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,060 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,060 miles
    Test number
    611367240066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Fail53,045 miles (+4,156)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    672356440081
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass48,889 miles (+6,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,889 miles
    Test number
    241367149014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass42,761 miles (+8,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,761 miles
    Test number
    800107258081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass34,571 miles (+6,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,571 miles
    Test number
    271292857078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,542 miles
    Test number
    801380466075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 JHK

Does T480 JHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 JHK is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T480 JHK?
The MOT on T480 JHK is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 JHK done?
T480 JHK was recorded at 97,348 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,449 miles a year.
Has T480 JHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 JHK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T480 JHK 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 T480 JHK find?
T480 JHK passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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