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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc

LB53 DXEMOT history

LB53 DXE is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 197,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
197,838 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DXE
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 expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DXE was last recorded at 197,838 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,838 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,838 miles
  • 2023 – 192,027 miles
  • 2022 – 182,736 miles
  • 2021 – 182,369 miles
  • 2020 – 177,261 miles
  • 2019 – 167,680 miles
  • 2018 – 161,497 miles
  • 2017 – 158,339 miles
  • 2016 – 154,383 miles
  • 2015 – 150,759 miles
  • 2014 – 144,225 miles
  • 2013 – 134,214 miles
  • 2012 – 102,542 miles
  • 2011 – 75,179 miles
  • 2010 – 51,508 miles
  • 2009 – 38,659 miles
  • 2008 – 25,361 miles
  • 2007 – 21,713 miles
  • 2006 – 16,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,838 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    197,838 miles
    Test number
    980082137738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail197,838 miles (+5,811)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,838 miles
    Test number
    852162418809
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass192,027 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    192,027 miles
    Test number
    309307413983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail192,008 miles (+9,272)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,008 miles
    Test number
    844609174601
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass182,736 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,736 miles
    Test number
    156131653698
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  6. Fail182,735 miles (+366)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,735 miles
    Test number
    168859039665
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  7. Pass182,369 miles (+2)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,369 miles
    Test number
    755250093442
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear valence corroding

  8. Fail182,367 miles (+27)1 dangerous3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,367 miles
    Test number
    190818085376
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear valence corroding

  9. Fail182,340 miles (+5,079)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,340 miles
    Test number
    129926221552
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valance damaged corroded & holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valance corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass177,261 miles (+9,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,261 miles
    Test number
    410159727338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass167,680 miles (+6,183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,680 miles
    Test number
    105812660023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre heavily perished and worn close to the legal limit.

  12. Pass161,497 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,497 miles
    Test number
    928217358724
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNoise from cam belt area - recommend checking
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever traveling high, recommend adjusting rear brake shoes

  13. Fail161,497 miles (+3,158)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,497 miles
    Test number
    911434302953
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNoise from cam belt area - recommend checking
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever traveling high, recommend adjusting rear brake shoes

  14. Pass158,339 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    158,339 miles
    Test number
    533544783930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass154,383 miles (+3,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    154,383 miles
    Test number
    527996363738
    • AdvisoryOs mirror loose oil leak front pads worn

  16. Pass150,759 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,759 miles
    Test number
    211981433217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,225 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    144,225 miles
    Test number
    515096644279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail144,160 miles (+9,946)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,160 miles
    Test number
    337775744285
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass134,214 miles (+31,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    134,214 miles
    Test number
    486170923354
    • NoteVarious chips in windscreen on limits

  20. Pass102,542 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,542 miles
    Test number
    197676302359
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePower steering pipe corroded

  21. Fail102,542 miles (+27,363)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,542 miles
    Test number
    465626802388
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePower steering pipe corroded

  22. Pass75,179 miles (+23,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,179 miles
    Test number
    937232621362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,508 miles (+12,849)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,508 miles
    Test number
    421377820404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn.

  24. Pass38,659 miles (+13,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    832863219343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass25,361 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,361 miles
    Test number
    374654698486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,713 miles (+5,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,713 miles
    Test number
    112130117364
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass16,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,417 miles
    Test number
    510192016359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 DXE

Does LB53 DXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 DXE expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DXE?
The MOT on LB53 DXE expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 DXE done?
LB53 DXE was recorded at 197,838 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 10,029 miles a year.
Has LB53 DXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DXE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 DXE 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 DXE find?
LB53 DXE passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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