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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

LB51 FAFMOT history

LB51 FAF is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2024
Mileage
77,570 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 FAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 FAF was last recorded at 77,570 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,569 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,570 miles
  • 2022 – 73,450 miles
  • 2020 – 73,097 miles
  • 2019 – 71,933 miles
  • 2018 – 69,784 miles
  • 2017 – 68,594 miles
  • 2016 – 57,001 miles
  • 2015 – 43,176 miles
  • 2014 – 32,404 miles
  • 2013 – 30,406 miles
  • 2012 – 28,456 miles
  • 2011 – 26,618 miles
  • 2010 – 24,352 miles
  • 2009 – 21,773 miles
  • 2008 – 19,330 miles
  • 2007 – 16,921 miles
  • 2006 – 14,268 miles
  • 2005 – 11,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,570 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,570 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,570 miles
    Test number
    169897059387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,569 miles (+4,119)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,569 miles
    Test number
    918457766904
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,450 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    844701073644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,449 miles (+352)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,449 miles
    Test number
    135169516281
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,097 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,097 miles
    Test number
    330884980186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,933 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    568874415743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,784 miles
    Test number
    802739599217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,784 miles (+1,190)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,784 miles
    Test number
    361996294607
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass68,594 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,594 miles
    Test number
    759679405921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail68,591 miles (+11,590)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    477520411760
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass57,001 miles (+13,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    235440113364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass43,176 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    704802519141
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft boots are perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty at the rear

  13. Fail43,176 miles (+10,772)1 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    634768874380
    • DangerousCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' two fone holdes (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft boots are perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty at the rear

  14. Pass32,404 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,404 miles
    Test number
    897771684276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,406 miles (+1,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,406 miles
    Test number
    719285893262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass28,456 miles (+1,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,456 miles
    Test number
    127931792289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass26,618 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,618 miles
    Test number
    499549191241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,352 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,352 miles
    Test number
    610040700365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,773 miles
    Test number
    922657189283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,773 miles (+2,443)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,773 miles
    Test number
    760237389218
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass19,330 miles (+2,409)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,330 miles
    Test number
    411846498216
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to legal limit

  22. Pass16,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,921 miles
    Test number
    564571797272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,921 miles (+2,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,921 miles
    Test number
    881231197271
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass14,268 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,268 miles
    Test number
    460683796285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    11,792 miles
    Test number
    632240205312
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB51 FAF

Does LB51 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 FAF expired on 25 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 FAF?
The MOT on LB51 FAF expired on 25 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 FAF done?
LB51 FAF was recorded at 77,570 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 3,694 miles a year.
Has LB51 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 FAF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 FAF 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 LB51 FAF find?
LB51 FAF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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