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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

LB51 GBUMOT history

LB51 GBU is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
82,907 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 GBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 GBU was last recorded at 82,907 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,279 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
628 miles
Average per year
2,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,907 miles
  • 2025 – 82,279 miles
  • 2024 – 81,301 miles
  • 2023 – 80,158 miles
  • 2022 – 78,568 miles
  • 2021 – 76,875 miles
  • 2020 – 75,934 miles
  • 2019 – 73,334 miles
  • 2018 – 71,677 miles
  • 2017 – 69,085 miles
  • 2016 – 66,680 miles
  • 2015 – 65,749 miles
  • 2014 – 61,143 miles
  • 2013 – 58,677 miles
  • 2012 – 56,452 miles
  • 2011 – 52,569 miles
  • 2010 – 46,481 miles
  • 2009 – 40,351 miles
  • 2008 – 34,615 miles
  • 2007 – 28,916 miles
  • 2006 – 23,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,907 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,907 miles (+628)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    412761685200
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,279 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,279 miles
    Test number
    344695128718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,301 miles (+1,143)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    521218019061
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass80,158 miles (+1,590)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,158 miles
    Test number
    198506194542
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass78,568 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    702890242145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,875 miles (+941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    722058507420
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass75,934 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,934 miles
    Test number
    526968948676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,334 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,334 miles
    Test number
    327286134183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,677 miles (+2,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,677 miles
    Test number
    155514624270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass69,085 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    257646960988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail69,052 miles (+2,372)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,052 miles
    Test number
    613654550333
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass66,680 miles (+931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    373198502888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass65,749 miles (+4,606)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,749 miles
    Test number
    905979615153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteO/s rear wheel arch corroded

  14. Pass61,143 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,143 miles
    Test number
    445783414158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass58,677 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,677 miles
    Test number
    185947913175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,452 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,452 miles
    Test number
    256644512171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,569 miles (+6,088)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,569 miles
    Test number
    915126121101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSmoke level quite high but within limits. May require engine service

  18. Pass46,481 miles (+6,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    944060820148
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Fail40,351 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,351 miles
    Test number
    423605719128
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,351 miles (+5,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,351 miles
    Test number
    913495219199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,615 miles
    Test number
    803240938102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Fail34,612 miles (+5,696)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,612 miles
    Test number
    892520638199
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass28,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,916 miles
    Test number
    564220927168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,916 miles (+5,138)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,916 miles
    Test number
    254837517178
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass23,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,778 miles
    Test number
    161526936195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 GBU

Does LB51 GBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 GBU is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 GBU?
The MOT on LB51 GBU is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 GBU done?
LB51 GBU was recorded at 82,907 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,969 miles a year.
Has LB51 GBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 GBU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LB51 GBU 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 GBU find?
LB51 GBU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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