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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T488 RBBMOT history

T488 RBB is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,780 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 RBB
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
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 RBB was last recorded at 78,780 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 3,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,925 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,855 miles
Average per year
3,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,780 miles
  • 2023 – 71,470 miles
  • 2022 – 67,791 miles
  • 2021 – 67,591 miles
  • 2019 – 67,500 miles
  • 2017 – 67,055 miles
  • 2016 – 66,987 miles
  • 2013 – 66,891 miles
  • 2012 – 60,614 miles
  • 2011 – 54,535 miles
  • 2010 – 45,545 miles
  • 2009 – 36,615 miles
  • 2008 – 27,478 miles
  • 2007 – 17,627 miles
  • 2006 – 15,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,780 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,780 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,780 miles
    Test number
    801089701758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,780 miles (+3,855)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,780 miles
    Test number
    866857718879
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,925 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,925 miles
    Test number
    359964753616
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,925 miles (+3,455)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,925 miles
    Test number
    573069528245
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,470 miles (+3,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,470 miles
    Test number
    957773154587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,791 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    957322939368
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail67,778 miles (+187)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,778 miles
    Test number
    452156941757
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass67,591 miles (+91)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,591 miles
    Test number
    935685172002
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass67,500 miles (+445)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    715021320908
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass67,055 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,055 miles
    Test number
    871897943097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass66,987 miles (+96)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    829319174547
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass66,891 miles (+6,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,891 miles
    Test number
    329414233476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass60,614 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,614 miles
    Test number
    996654392188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCracks in treads o/s rear tyre

  14. Fail60,614 miles (+6,079)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,614 miles
    Test number
    775994392135
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,535 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,535 miles
    Test number
    716448361132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,545 miles (+8,930)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,545 miles
    Test number
    901134530163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,615 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,615 miles
    Test number
    520873619102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,478 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,478 miles
    Test number
    104366988467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,427 miles (+9,800)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,427 miles
    Test number
    634731388094
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)

  20. Pass17,627 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,627 miles
    Test number
    783803377075
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  21. Fail17,627 miles (+1,989)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,627 miles
    Test number
    114083677470
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  22. Pass15,638 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    194064396033
    • NoteN/s/r service brake slight slow to operate /

  23. Fail15,638 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    442394496089
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r service brake slight slow to operate /

Questions about T488 RBB

Does T488 RBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 RBB is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T488 RBB?
The MOT on T488 RBB is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T488 RBB done?
T488 RBB was recorded at 78,780 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 3,202 miles a year.
Has T488 RBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 RBB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T488 RBB 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 T488 RBB find?
T488 RBB passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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