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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

X46 XHCMOT history

X46 XHC is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

X46 XHC blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,922 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 XHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X46 XHC was last recorded at 49,922 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2020: 43,150 miles, lower than 114,677 miles on 28 Jan 2016.

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
49,918 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,922 miles
  • 2024 – 49,494 miles
  • 2023 – 49,233 miles
  • 2022 – 48,747 miles
  • 2021 – 47,934 miles
  • 2020 – 43,150 miles
  • 2016 – 114,677 miles
  • 2015 – 40,704 miles
  • 2014 – 39,288 miles
  • 2013 – 37,757 miles
  • 2012 – 34,765 miles
  • 2011 – 32,528 miles
  • 2009 – 26,889 miles
  • 2008 – 24,629 miles
  • 2007 – 22,433 miles
  • 2006 – 19,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,922 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,922 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,922 miles
    Test number
    526650470052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,918 miles (+424)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,918 miles
    Test number
    678858078922
    • MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass49,494 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,494 miles
    Test number
    586919861834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,233 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    700042598719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,747 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,747 miles
    Test number
    185618532892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,934 miles (+4,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    471520755088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,150 miles (-71,527)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    319008608733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,677 miles (+73,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,677 miles
    Test number
    359373026022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  9. Pass40,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    226298605002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail40,703 miles (+1,415)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,703 miles
    Test number
    797378405051
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass39,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,288 miles
    Test number
    939270514024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  12. Fail39,288 miles (+1,531)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,288 miles
    Test number
    126480914412
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteN/s wiper streaky

  13. Pass37,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    229656313070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,757 miles (+2,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    238926013002
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  15. Pass34,765 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,765 miles
    Test number
    276573612065
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  16. Fail34,765 miles (+2,237)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,765 miles
    Test number
    457623712050
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass32,528 miles (+5,639)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,528 miles
    Test number
    428731131079
    • NoteRear silencer and o/s/r brake pipe coroded

  18. Pass26,889 miles (+2,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,889 miles
    Test number
    270593949062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass24,629 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,629 miles
    Test number
    972051638085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,433 miles (+3,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    471497527097
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass19,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,284 miles
    Test number
    762348026028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X46 XHC

Does X46 XHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X46 XHC is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X46 XHC?
The MOT on X46 XHC is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X46 XHC done?
X46 XHC was recorded at 49,922 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,491 miles a year.
Has X46 XHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 XHC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X46 XHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X46 XHC find?
X46 XHC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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