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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

LB51 EFUMOT history

LB51 EFU is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,491 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 EFU was last recorded at 101,491 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 8,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2020: 46,259 miles, lower than 66,814 miles on 25 Jul 2019.

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
93,267 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,224 miles
Average per year
4,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,491 miles
  • 2025 – 93,267 miles
  • 2024 – 83,965 miles
  • 2023 – 77,797 miles
  • 2022 – 68,778 miles
  • 2021 – 60,146 miles
  • 2020 – 46,259 miles
  • 2019 – 66,814 miles
  • 2018 – 34,959 miles
  • 2017 – 27,882 miles
  • 2016 – 21,531 miles
  • 2006 – 21,369 miles
  • 2005 – 16,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,491 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,491 miles
    Test number
    824175597293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,491 miles (+8,224)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,491 miles
    Test number
    646008832070
    • Repaired at testUpper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,267 miles (+9,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,267 miles
    Test number
    515894780188
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SUMP LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair EFFORTS LOW ON REAR (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass83,965 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,965 miles
    Test number
    833617111937
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,911 miles (+6,114)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    130096688845
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,797 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    445372442733
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut to outer cv, not allowing dirt inside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage on sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail77,797 miles (+9,019)4 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    169861854820
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut to outer cv, not allowing dirt inside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage on sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryOil level at min

  8. Pass68,778 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,778 miles
    Test number
    898214984890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undercarriage (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail68,778 miles (+8,632)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,778 miles
    Test number
    641500002161
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undercarriage (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass60,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    115696236948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail60,146 miles (+13,887)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    413636969995
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass46,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,259 miles
    Test number
    722535842343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,259 miles (-20,555)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,259 miles
    Test number
    544948909893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass66,814 miles (+31,855)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,814 miles
    Test number
    230912219483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,959 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    260700250473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,882 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,882 miles
    Test number
    229480006108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,531 miles
    Test number
    107201620315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,531 miles (+162)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,531 miles
    Test number
    925166366376
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass21,369 miles (+5,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,369 miles
    Test number
    533461696229
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass16,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    16,193 miles
    Test number
    793569195233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 EFU

Does LB51 EFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 EFU is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EFU?
The MOT on LB51 EFU is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 EFU done?
LB51 EFU was recorded at 101,491 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,097 miles a year.
Has LB51 EFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EFU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 EFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 EFU find?
LB51 EFU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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