
Ford Fiesta
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc
LA51 NMXMOT history
LA51 NMX is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 100,386 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 NMX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LA51 NMX was last recorded at 100,386 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 6,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 93,943 miles · 24 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,443 miles
- Average per year
- 4,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 100,386 miles
- 2022 – 93,943 miles
- 2021 – 90,806 miles
- 2020 – 89,362 miles
- 2019 – 85,831 miles
- 2018 – 83,762 miles
- 2017 – 80,919 miles
- 2016 – 77,691 miles
- 2015 – 74,851 miles
- 2014 – 69,587 miles
- 2013 – 62,376 miles
- 2012 – 56,896 miles
- 2011 – 52,829 miles
- 2010 – 49,519 miles
- 2009 – 45,036 miles
- 2008 – 40,307 miles
- 2007 – 34,336 miles
- 2006 – 26,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorFuel pipe insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Corrosion appearing on inner/outer sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail100,386 miles (+6,443)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,386 miles
- Test number
- 513816400972
- MajorFuel pipe insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass93,943 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 93,943 miles
- Test number
- 561012963777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,902 miles (+3,096)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,902 miles
- Test number
- 772322616365
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass90,806 miles (+99)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 90,806 miles
- Test number
- 908480053490
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail90,707 miles (+1,345)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,707 miles
- Test number
- 282777092165
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,362 miles (+120)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 89,362 miles
- Test number
- 428861465675
- AdvisoryCorrosion appearing on inner/outer sills
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,242 miles (+3,411)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,242 miles
- Test number
- 375161834802
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion appearing on inner/outer sills
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,831 miles (+2,069)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,831 miles
- Test number
- 358713802920
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,762 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 83,762 miles
- Test number
- 672200150610
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi section deterioated
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outers (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTrailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise both rears (2.4.G.2)
Fail83,762 miles (+2,843)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,762 miles
- Test number
- 279740602414
- FailureFront Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi section deterioated
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outers (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Strong advise (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTrailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise both rears (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,919 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 80,919 miles
- Test number
- 809575316615
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryN/S/Rear brake slight bind while rotated by hand
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail80,909 miles (+3,218)5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,909 miles
- Test number
- 950728391936
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryN/S/Rear brake slight bind while rotated by hand
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,691 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 77,691 miles
- Test number
- 217345897983
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s perish (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryClutch sliping badly
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail77,681 miles (+2,830)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,681 miles
- Test number
- 485646534559
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting area (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting area (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s perish (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryClutch sliping badly
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass74,851 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 74,851 miles
- Test number
- 276540355070
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear wheel arches corroded o/s badly
Fail74,851 miles (+5,264)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,851 miles
- Test number
- 697240455055
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass69,587 miles (+7,211)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 69,587 miles
- Test number
- 186241154408
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteBoth front outer drive shaft gaiters perished
- NoteRear wheel arches corroded
Pass62,376 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 62,376 miles
- Test number
- 728812153025
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteO/s and n/s lower suspension arms rear iner bushes are badly perished
- NoteO/s rear whell arch starting to corrode
Fail62,376 miles (+5,480)1 dangerous4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,376 miles
- Test number
- 347752753029
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteO/s and n/s lower suspension arms rear iner bushes are badly perished
- NoteO/s rear tyre badly perished and starting to split in between treads
- NoteO/s rear whell arch starting to corrode
Pass56,896 miles (+4,067)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 56,896 miles
- Test number
- 368720932006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,829 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 52,829 miles
- Test number
- 125629851094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,826 miles (+3,307)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,826 miles
- Test number
- 375437151091
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Pass49,519 miles (+4,483)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 49,519 miles
- Test number
- 941697520090
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,036 miles (+4,729)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 45,036 miles
- Test number
- 791721629084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,307 miles (+5,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 40,307 miles
- Test number
- 383829018071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,336 miles (+8,321)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 34,336 miles
- Test number
- 364170937013
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 26,015 miles
- Test number
- 764253506017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 NMX
- Does LA51 NMX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 NMX expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 NMX?
- The MOT on LA51 NMX expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 NMX done?
- LA51 NMX was recorded at 100,386 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 4,346 miles a year.
- Has LA51 NMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 NMX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 NMX 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 LA51 NMX find?
- LA51 NMX failed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 7 major defects: fuel pipe insecure filter; nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated; offside front driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, and 4 more.
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