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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,398 cc

LB53 DADMOT history

LB53 DAD is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
63,989 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DAD was last recorded at 63,989 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 11,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,043 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,946 miles
Average per year
4,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,989 miles
  • 2025 – 52,043 miles
  • 2024 – 42,842 miles
  • 2023 – 36,780 miles
  • 2022 – 30,404 miles
  • 2021 – 24,724 miles
  • 2020 – 20,127 miles
  • 2019 – 17,047 miles
  • 2018 – 15,810 miles
  • 2017 – 13,991 miles
  • 2016 – 12,173 miles
  • 2015 – 11,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,989 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,989 miles (+11,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    63,989 miles
    Test number
    409015279922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass52,043 miles (+9,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    200456730694
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  3. Pass42,842 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    42,842 miles
    Test number
    147049454163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,780 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    497413487287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,730 miles (+6,326)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    511384289546
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass30,404 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    447536069325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,724 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    24,724 miles
    Test number
    602632410921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,127 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    20,127 miles
    Test number
    164109753242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    17,047 miles
    Test number
    451557916890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail17,047 miles (+1,237)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,047 miles
    Test number
    187726794362
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass15,810 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    15,810 miles
    Test number
    685574724402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,991 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    13,991 miles
    Test number
    187852586369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,173 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    12,173 miles
    Test number
    317780292205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,689 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    11,689 miles
    Test number
    405794135169
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread starting to crack
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Questions about LB53 DAD

Does LB53 DAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 DAD is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DAD?
The MOT on LB53 DAD is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 DAD done?
LB53 DAD was recorded at 63,989 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,892 miles a year.
Has LB53 DAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DAD has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 DAD 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 LB53 DAD find?
LB53 DAD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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