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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB05 DMUMOT history

LB05 DMU is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2023
Mileage
122,773 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 DMU was last recorded at 122,773 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 4,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,168 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,605 miles
Average per year
7,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,773 miles
  • 2022 – 118,168 miles
  • 2021 – 114,243 miles
  • 2020 – 110,695 miles
  • 2019 – 104,882 miles
  • 2018 – 100,055 miles
  • 2017 – 94,333 miles
  • 2016 – 88,472 miles
  • 2015 – 82,729 miles
  • 2014 – 78,279 miles
  • 2013 – 67,702 miles
  • 2012 – 57,135 miles
  • 2011 – 46,630 miles
  • 2010 – 34,336 miles
  • 2009 – 25,766 miles
  • 2008 – 16,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,773 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Rear bumper damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,773 miles (+4,605)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,773 miles
    Test number
    800054635209
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass118,168 miles (+3,925)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,168 miles
    Test number
    790667937475
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4215 date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4215 date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  3. Pass114,243 miles (+3,548)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,243 miles
    Test number
    167284156899
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  4. Pass110,695 miles (+5,813)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,695 miles
    Test number
    300721493889
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  5. Pass104,882 miles (+4,827)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,882 miles
    Test number
    260557877926
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  6. Pass100,055 miles (+5,722)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,055 miles
    Test number
    233677749107
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,333 miles (+5,861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,333 miles
    Test number
    227655633382
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear no plate damaged

  8. Pass88,472 miles (+5,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    943869569832
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass82,729 miles (+4,450)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    436965285170
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side + off side rear wheel inner bead rim damaged.

  10. Pass78,279 miles (+10,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,279 miles
    Test number
    645414804211
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass67,702 miles (+10,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,702 miles
    Test number
    316893503457
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass57,135 miles (+10,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,135 miles
    Test number
    257903892133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass46,630 miles (+12,294)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,630 miles
    Test number
    806662601285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,336 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,336 miles
    Test number
    313133000255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,766 miles (+9,734)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,766 miles
    Test number
    792574309202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn to limit outer edge
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  16. Pass16,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,032 miles
    Test number
    382726608448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LB05 DMU

Does LB05 DMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 DMU expired on 22 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DMU?
The MOT on LB05 DMU expired on 22 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 DMU done?
LB05 DMU was recorded at 122,773 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 7,023 miles a year.
Has LB05 DMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 DMU has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 DMU 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 LB05 DMU find?
LB05 DMU failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush; nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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