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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,399 cc

LB53 EACMOT history

LB53 EAC is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 164,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
164,832 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EAC
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
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EAC was last recorded at 164,832 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 5,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,966 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,866 miles
Average per year
7,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,832 miles
  • 2024 – 158,966 miles
  • 2023 – 153,667 miles
  • 2022 – 148,114 miles
  • 2021 – 143,573 miles
  • 2020 – 137,260 miles
  • 2019 – 126,948 miles
  • 2018 – 119,652 miles
  • 2017 – 114,482 miles
  • 2016 – 109,454 miles
  • 2014 – 97,175 miles
  • 2013 – 92,911 miles
  • 2012 – 87,467 miles
  • 2011 – 81,878 miles
  • 2010 – 59,547 miles
  • 2009 – 40,328 miles
  • 2008 – 38,957 miles
  • 2007 – 34,694 miles
  • 2006 – 24,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,832 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • High level stop light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pipe mounting broken in front of the engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear sills corroded, inner wings covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Signs of a fuel leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,832 miles (+5,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,832 miles
    Test number
    287312920415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,966 miles
    Test number
    614598473005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,966 miles (+5,299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,966 miles
    Test number
    120539395854
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass153,667 miles (+5,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,667 miles
    Test number
    216533314620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,114 miles
    Test number
    923878288489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,114 miles (+4,541)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,114 miles
    Test number
    821766618977
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass143,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,573 miles
    Test number
    204293214476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,573 miles (+6,313)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,573 miles
    Test number
    963470941223
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  9. Pass137,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,260 miles
    Test number
    262482942928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,260 miles (+10,312)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,260 miles
    Test number
    835295581123
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass126,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,948 miles
    Test number
    251544840595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,948 miles (+7,296)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,948 miles
    Test number
    827328256919
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass119,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,652 miles
    Test number
    889919319289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,652 miles (+5,170)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,652 miles
    Test number
    884364742635
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass114,482 miles (+5,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,482 miles
    Test number
    574891312897
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass109,454 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    374695504689
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe mounting broken in front of the engine
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded, inner wings covered
    • AdvisorySigns of a fuel leak

  17. Fail109,454 miles (+12,279)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    688959669062
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe mounting broken in front of the engine
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded, inner wings covered
    • AdvisorySigns of a fuel leak

  18. Pass97,175 miles (+4,264)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    238269714422
    • NoteThe exhaust system is deteriorated
    • NoteThe o/s/f brake pipe is quite badly corroded, both rear brake pipes are rusty
    • NoteWindscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view

  19. Pass92,911 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,911 miles
    Test number
    838100123174
    • NoteThe front brake pipes are corroded

  20. Fail92,911 miles (+5,444)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,911 miles
    Test number
    689000023143
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteThe front brake pipes are corroded

  21. Pass87,467 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,467 miles
    Test number
    547637912107
    • AdvisoryCentre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes just starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  22. Fail87,467 miles (+5,589)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,467 miles
    Test number
    217167012166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes just starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  23. Pass81,878 miles (+22,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,878 miles
    Test number
    895372511195
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass59,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,547 miles
    Test number
    100100510138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,547 miles (+19,219)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,547 miles
    Test number
    341990210182
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Fail40,328 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,328 miles
    Test number
    831222319182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass40,328 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,328 miles
    Test number
    974242119157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,957 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,957 miles
    Test number
    364934758412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,694 miles (+9,917)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,694 miles
    Test number
    610641477255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,777 miles
    Test number
    600696286250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EAC

Does LB53 EAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 EAC is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EAC?
The MOT on LB53 EAC is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 EAC done?
LB53 EAC was recorded at 164,832 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 7,355 miles a year.
Has LB53 EAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EAC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 EAC 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 EAC find?
LB53 EAC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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