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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.

LA51 NMX silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail100,386 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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

    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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass93,943 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,943 miles
    Test number
    561012963777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass90,806 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    908480053490
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass56,896 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,896 miles
    Test number
    368720932006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,829 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,829 miles
    Test number
    125629851094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. Pass45,036 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,036 miles
    Test number
    791721629084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. 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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