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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc

LB53 DFZMOT history

LB53 DFZ is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,033 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DFZ was last recorded at 161,033 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,905 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,128 miles
Average per year
6,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,033 miles
  • 2025 – 157,905 miles
  • 2024 – 154,824 miles
  • 2023 – 151,766 miles
  • 2022 – 146,665 miles
  • 2021 – 142,457 miles
  • 2020 – 138,049 miles
  • 2019 – 132,683 miles
  • 2018 – 127,916 miles
  • 2017 – 122,933 miles
  • 2016 – 117,421 miles
  • 2015 – 109,386 miles
  • 2014 – 102,188 miles
  • 2013 – 94,869 miles
  • 2012 – 86,485 miles
  • 2011 – 76,969 miles
  • 2010 – 62,548 miles
  • 2009 – 51,231 miles
  • 2008 – 39,462 miles
  • 2007 – 31,296 miles
  • 2006 – 23,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,033 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,033 miles (+3,128)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,033 miles
    Test number
    152671476269
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,905 miles (+3,081)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,905 miles
    Test number
    787648209025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,824 miles (+3,058)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,824 miles
    Test number
    921656875931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,766 miles (+5,101)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,766 miles
    Test number
    188945024605
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass146,665 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,665 miles
    Test number
    456873106284
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail146,659 miles (+4,202)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,659 miles
    Test number
    160853338234
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass142,457 miles (+4,408)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,457 miles
    Test number
    900312113763
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass138,049 miles (+5,366)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,049 miles
    Test number
    808515805028
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,683 miles (+4,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,683 miles
    Test number
    775438596141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,916 miles (+24)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,916 miles
    Test number
    885319365572
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail127,892 miles (+4,959)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,892 miles
    Test number
    934451658371
    • DangerousCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass122,933 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,933 miles
    Test number
    192574694003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,847 miles (+5,426)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    383868497022
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass117,421 miles (+8,035)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,421 miles
    Test number
    711256337737
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak gearbox end
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering reservoir over full

  15. Pass109,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    856270580597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,386 miles (+7,198)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    433633149475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass102,188 miles (+7,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,188 miles
    Test number
    678235234268
    • NoteOffside rear brake has a slight bind.

  18. Fail94,869 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,869 miles
    Test number
    365529333201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass94,869 miles (+8,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,869 miles
    Test number
    895379333293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass86,485 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,485 miles
    Test number
    228068942247
    • NoteCorroded exhaust centre

  21. Fail86,485 miles (+9,516)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,485 miles
    Test number
    955718542235
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteCorroded exhaust centre

  22. Pass76,969 miles (+14,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    395379041230
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass62,548 miles (+11,317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    683783950265
    • NoteSmall chips in front screen

  24. Pass51,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,231 miles
    Test number
    114151459245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,231 miles (+11,769)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,231 miles
    Test number
    784801359274
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass39,462 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,462 miles
    Test number
    274193058274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,296 miles (+7,606)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,296 miles
    Test number
    710078587243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,690 miles
    Test number
    501925506302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DFZ

Does LB53 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 DFZ is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DFZ?
The MOT on LB53 DFZ is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 DFZ done?
LB53 DFZ was recorded at 161,033 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,913 miles a year.
Has LB53 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DFZ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 DFZ 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 DFZ find?
LB53 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 11 more.

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