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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,399 cc

LB53 DWYMOT history

LB53 DWY is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 8 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 241,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
241,911 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DWY was last recorded at 241,911 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,732 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,179 miles
Average per year
11,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,911 miles
  • 2024 – 237,732 miles
  • 2023 – 223,064 miles
  • 2022 – 208,726 miles
  • 2021 – 200,132 miles
  • 2020 – 188,942 miles
  • 2017 – 181,334 miles
  • 2016 – 166,585 miles
  • 2015 – 148,313 miles
  • 2014 – 134,750 miles
  • 2013 – 119,266 miles
  • 2012 – 103,006 miles
  • 2011 – 87,181 miles
  • 2010 – 72,323 miles
  • 2009 – 54,314 miles
  • 2008 – 38,437 miles
  • 2007 – 29,309 miles
  • 2006 – 22,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,911 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,911 miles (+4,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    241,911 miles
    Test number
    416341140855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass237,732 miles (+14,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    237,732 miles
    Test number
    449525446555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass223,064 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    223,064 miles
    Test number
    441612563972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail223,062 miles (+14,336)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,062 miles
    Test number
    817503248413
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass208,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    208,726 miles
    Test number
    151242573826
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail208,726 miles (+8,594)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,726 miles
    Test number
    492971745413
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass200,132 miles (+11,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    200,132 miles
    Test number
    324635267013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass188,942 miles (+7,608)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    188,942 miles
    Test number
    850938350056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass181,334 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    181,334 miles
    Test number
    447862168602
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail181,125 miles (+14,540)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,125 miles
    Test number
    668117530650
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread below limit & tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.17 (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt buckle outer casing damaged/missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front power steering pipe/hose retaining bracket located at front of engine broken/snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust by rear joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge tyre also perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside & offside rear shock absorber upper plastic covers detached

  11. Pass166,585 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    166,585 miles
    Test number
    334832511981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDust seal om offside front caliper piston damaged

  12. Fail166,584 miles (+18,271)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,584 miles
    Test number
    820895605179
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDust seal om offside front caliper piston damaged

  13. Pass148,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    148,313 miles
    Test number
    273994514561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail148,313 miles (+13,563)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,313 miles
    Test number
    278374275016
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass134,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,750 miles
    Test number
    368720604383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail134,750 miles (+15,484)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,750 miles
    Test number
    145700404364
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass119,266 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,266 miles
    Test number
    547364783207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,210 miles (+16,204)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,210 miles
    Test number
    336843183454
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLarger tyres on rear of vehicle

  19. Pass103,006 miles (+15,825)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,006 miles
    Test number
    976018692235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,181 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,181 miles
    Test number
    268451791263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,984 miles (+14,661)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,984 miles
    Test number
    465204081240
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass72,323 miles (+18,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    352154460411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,314 miles (+15,877)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,314 miles
    Test number
    114464069250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,437 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,437 miles
    Test number
    133386758264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,437 miles (+9,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,437 miles
    Test number
    620226658203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass29,309 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    362251897250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,494 miles
    Test number
    103934626343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DWY

Does LB53 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 DWY is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DWY?
The MOT on LB53 DWY is valid until 4 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 DWY done?
LB53 DWY was recorded at 241,911 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 11,421 miles a year.
Has LB53 DWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DWY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 DWY 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 DWY find?
LB53 DWY passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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