Ford Fiesta
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc
T492 ARUMOT history
T492 ARU is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 8 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,280 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 87,280 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T492 ARU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T492 ARU was last recorded at 87,280 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 4,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 82,492 miles · 18 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,788 miles
- Average per year
- 3,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,280 miles
- 2023 – 82,492 miles
- 2022 – 72,617 miles
- 2021 – 65,046 miles
- 2020 – 63,296 miles
- 2019 – 62,749 miles
- 2018 – 61,784 miles
- 2017 – 60,495 miles
- 2016 – 58,592 miles
- 2015 – 56,643 miles
- 2014 – 53,798 miles
- 2013 – 50,695 miles
- 2012 – 48,154 miles
- 2011 – 46,027 miles
- 2010 – 43,823 miles
- 2009 – 40,718 miles
- 2008 – 37,717 miles
- 2007 – 34,321 miles
- 2006 – 31,048 miles
- 2005 – 27,462 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,280 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory10 MOTs, 2007–2018
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory10 MOTs, 2007–2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,280 miles (+4,788)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 87,280 miles
- Test number
- 359786479983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,492 miles (+9,875)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 82,492 miles
- Test number
- 843512272002
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,617 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 72,617 miles
- Test number
- 739921704774
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,615 miles (+7,569)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,615 miles
- Test number
- 424396224864
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,046 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 65,046 miles
- Test number
- 869272172169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,043 miles (+1,747)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,043 miles
- Test number
- 372802636854
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,296 miles (+547)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 63,296 miles
- Test number
- 208768775271
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,749 miles (+965)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,749 miles
- Test number
- 888213580331
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll wipers snmery
Pass61,784 miles (+1,289)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 61,784 miles
- Test number
- 985072508329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass60,495 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 60,495 miles
- Test number
- 513566576271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail60,495 miles (+1,903)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,495 miles
- Test number
- 139882141195
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass58,592 miles (+1,949)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 58,592 miles
- Test number
- 871126421734
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass56,643 miles (+2,845)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 56,643 miles
- Test number
- 126571715126
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteFront wipers smery & rear split
Pass53,798 miles (+3,103)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 53,798 miles
- Test number
- 897847104129
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear wiper split
Pass50,695 miles (+2,541)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 50,695 miles
- Test number
- 568664513161
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass48,154 miles (+2,127)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 48,154 miles
- Test number
- 408994492049
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFront wipers smery
Pass46,027 miles (+2,204)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 46,027 miles
- Test number
- 395676511108
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,823 miles (+3,105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 43,823 miles
- Test number
- 733232210171
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass40,718 miles (+3,001)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 40,718 miles
- Test number
- 213753919109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass37,717 miles (+3,396)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 37,717 miles
- Test number
- 330230928107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass34,321 miles (+3,273)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 34,321 miles
- Test number
- 244945817488
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass31,048 miles (+3,586)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 31,048 miles
- Test number
- 680404116172
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass27,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2006
- Odometer
- 27,462 miles
- Test number
- 804021415100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T492 ARU
- Does T492 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T492 ARU expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T492 ARU?
- The MOT on T492 ARU expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T492 ARU done?
- T492 ARU was recorded at 87,280 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 3,024 miles a year.
- Has T492 ARU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T492 ARU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on T492 ARU 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 T492 ARU find?
- T492 ARU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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