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Talbot Express

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L53 FNCMOT history

L53 FNC is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 1 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,470 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 FNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 FNC was last recorded at 101,470 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,639 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
831 miles
Average per year
2,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,470 miles
  • 2025 – 100,639 miles
  • 2024 – 98,408 miles
  • 2023 – 96,077 miles
  • 2022 – 95,256 miles
  • 2021 – 93,690 miles
  • 2020 – 92,891 miles
  • 2019 – 91,947 miles
  • 2018 – 89,781 miles
  • 2017 – 88,366 miles
  • 2016 – 87,117 miles
  • 2015 – 82,992 miles
  • 2014 – 81,285 miles
  • 2013 – 78,734 miles
  • 2012 – 70,999 miles
  • 2011 – 66,168 miles
  • 2010 – 62,797 miles
  • 2009 – 58,176 miles
  • 2008 – 55,917 miles
  • 2007 – 53,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,470 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,470 miles (+831)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,470 miles
    Test number
    452754031997
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass100,639 miles (+2,231)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    495171534894
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass98,408 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,408 miles
    Test number
    837122967410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,077 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,077 miles
    Test number
    402651010665
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail96,076 miles (+820)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,076 miles
    Test number
    510308384550
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,256 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,256 miles
    Test number
    294272715472
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail95,219 miles (+1,529)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,219 miles
    Test number
    727100754548
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,690 miles (+799)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    308031468777
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,891 miles (+944)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,891 miles
    Test number
    369131663578
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass91,947 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    91,947 miles
    Test number
    904599572055
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail91,947 miles (+2,166)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,947 miles
    Test number
    500663840107
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested o/s/f brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass89,781 miles (+1,415)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    311540045388
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,366 miles (+1,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,366 miles
    Test number
    234547125812
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass87,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,117 miles
    Test number
    650682179077
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Fail87,117 miles (+4,125)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,117 miles
    Test number
    436042165917
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass82,992 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    145880365150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail82,992 miles (+1,707)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    798070865114
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass81,285 miles (+2,551)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,285 miles
    Test number
    505928644173
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteSurface rust on main metal brake pipe

  19. Pass78,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,734 miles
    Test number
    475232563102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,734 miles (+7,735)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,734 miles
    Test number
    549301063177
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass70,999 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,999 miles
    Test number
    798913052178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,168 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    989678571114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail66,164 miles (+3,367)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,164 miles
    Test number
    849105571161
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass62,797 miles (+4,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,797 miles
    Test number
    163105230252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass58,176 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    852169039254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,917 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,917 miles
    Test number
    672117198130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,033 miles
    Test number
    321633987103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L53 FNC

Does L53 FNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L53 FNC is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L53 FNC?
The MOT on L53 FNC is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L53 FNC done?
L53 FNC was recorded at 101,470 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,557 miles a year.
Has L53 FNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 FNC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L53 FNC 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 L53 FNC find?
L53 FNC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corroded, and 6 more.

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