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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc

LB53 DXLMOT history

LB53 DXL is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
166,786 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DXL
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
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DXL was last recorded at 166,786 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,753 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
8,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,786 miles
  • 2022 – 160,927 miles
  • 2021 – 157,681 miles
  • 2019 – 150,802 miles
  • 2018 – 137,617 miles
  • 2017 – 121,361 miles
  • 2016 – 105,759 miles
  • 2015 – 99,455 miles
  • 2014 – 92,464 miles
  • 2013 – 85,640 miles
  • 2012 – 79,883 miles
  • 2011 – 73,995 miles
  • 2010 – 68,795 miles
  • 2009 – 58,178 miles
  • 2008 – 47,197 miles
  • 2007 – 33,667 miles
  • 2006 – 20,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,786 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded & worn on inside contact area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rack gaiters twisted up

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front & rear inner wing cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,786 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    166,786 miles
    Test number
    915351266738
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,753 miles (+5,826)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,753 miles
    Test number
    744964508625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,927 miles (+218)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,927 miles
    Test number
    281369709122
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rack gaiters twisted up (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded & worn on inside contact area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear inner wing cover fitted

  4. Fail160,709 miles (+3,028)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,709 miles
    Test number
    109368236187
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both dip beams to low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded & holed * including inner bush sleeve visable in poor condition subframe to be replaced * (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rack gaiters twisted up (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded & worn on inside contact area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear inner wing cover fitted

  5. Pass157,681 miles (+6,879)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    157,681 miles
    Test number
    216606115657
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker has little effect
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,802 miles (+250)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,802 miles
    Test number
    364443898852
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeatsheild insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,552 miles (+12,935)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,552 miles
    Test number
    821928032335
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeatsheild insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,617 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,617 miles
    Test number
    494621921730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,602 miles (+16,241)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,602 miles
    Test number
    921029066731
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass121,361 miles (+15,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,361 miles
    Test number
    888267227309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  11. Pass105,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,759 miles
    Test number
    231673941301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,759 miles (+6,304)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,759 miles
    Test number
    558713825761
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass99,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,455 miles
    Test number
    514293102915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,453 miles (+6,989)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,453 miles
    Test number
    570878267910
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass92,464 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    886469624304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,640 miles
    Test number
    465323723342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,640 miles (+5,757)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,640 miles
    Test number
    795433323315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass79,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,883 miles
    Test number
    767264112390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail79,883 miles (+5,888)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,883 miles
    Test number
    306104112385
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass73,995 miles (+5,200)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    418313511377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers split on ends

  21. Fail68,795 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,795 miles
    Test number
    380503610367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass68,795 miles (+10,617)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,795 miles
    Test number
    801573910374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,178 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,178 miles
    Test number
    700331029377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,177 miles (+10,980)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    702380929321
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,197 miles (+13,530)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,197 miles
    Test number
    554503658269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,667 miles (+13,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,667 miles
    Test number
    871953387247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,639 miles
    Test number
    593033506325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DXL

Does LB53 DXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 DXL expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DXL?
The MOT on LB53 DXL expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 DXL done?
LB53 DXL was recorded at 166,786 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 8,877 miles a year.
Has LB53 DXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DXL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 DXL 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 DXL find?
LB53 DXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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