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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T480 MLEMOT history

T480 MLE is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
51,235 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 MLE was last recorded at 51,235 miles on 15 May 2025, 4,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,016 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,219 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,235 miles
  • 2024 – 47,016 miles
  • 2023 – 42,620 miles
  • 2022 – 38,420 miles
  • 2020 – 36,603 miles
  • 2019 – 32,631 miles
  • 2018 – 30,068 miles
  • 2017 – 27,433 miles
  • 2016 – 24,130 miles
  • 2014 – 23,222 miles
  • 2013 – 20,975 miles
  • 2012 – 20,175 miles
  • 2011 – 19,137 miles
  • 2010 – 18,707 miles
  • 2009 – 17,920 miles
  • 2008 – 17,146 miles
  • 2007 – 16,547 miles
  • 2006 – 15,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,235 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside 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 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,235 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,235 miles
    Test number
    805734575820
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Fail51,235 miles (+4,219)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,235 miles
    Test number
    375051121658
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction doesnt illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass47,016 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    47,016 miles
    Test number
    987681618943
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail47,016 miles (+4,396)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,016 miles
    Test number
    828365963905
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass42,620 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,620 miles
    Test number
    710906786460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    38,420 miles
    Test number
    869745796432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail38,420 miles (+1,817)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,420 miles
    Test number
    689107622359
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass36,603 miles (+3,972)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,603 miles
    Test number
    419149985486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed and greased (pipe to flexible brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed and greased (rear of front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear flexible brake hose ferrule under sealed (front ferrule)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed and greased (pipe to flexible brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (area is under sealed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed and greased (rear of front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer tread edge and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear flexible brake hose ferrule under sealed (front ferrule)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass32,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,631 miles
    Test number
    469622343830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail32,631 miles (+2,563)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,631 miles
    Test number
    503242106430
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level above maximum

  11. Pass30,068 miles (+2,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,068 miles
    Test number
    282604134987
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both drop sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass27,433 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,433 miles
    Test number
    773617547139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,130 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,130 miles
    Test number
    224143770505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    868775334315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail23,222 miles (+2,247)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    908625134363
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass20,975 miles (+800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,975 miles
    Test number
    955707553332
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill holed

  17. Pass20,175 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,175 miles
    Test number
    388362062305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,137 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,137 miles
    Test number
    426963751326
    • NoteExhaust front pipe corroded heavily near flexi

  19. Fail19,129 miles (+422)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,129 miles
    Test number
    595479041354
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe corroded heavily near flexi

  20. Pass18,707 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,707 miles
    Test number
    401483060361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,920 miles (+774)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,920 miles
    Test number
    684293269335
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded at the top

  22. Pass17,146 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,146 miles
    Test number
    434737848358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,547 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,547 miles
    Test number
    364274757320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,565 miles
    Test number
    933022756391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 MLE

Does T480 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 MLE expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 MLE?
The MOT on T480 MLE expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 MLE done?
T480 MLE was recorded at 51,235 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has T480 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 MLE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T480 MLE 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 MLE find?
T480 MLE passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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