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White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc

LB53 EAXMOT history

LB53 EAX is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
181,687 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EAX
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 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 EAX was last recorded at 181,687 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 1,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,820 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,867 miles
Average per year
6,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,687 miles
  • 2022 – 179,820 miles
  • 2021 – 179,181 miles
  • 2019 – 176,266 miles
  • 2018 – 173,714 miles
  • 2016 – 163,085 miles
  • 2015 – 155,845 miles
  • 2014 – 147,922 miles
  • 2013 – 139,013 miles
  • 2012 – 130,700 miles
  • 2011 – 126,438 miles
  • 2010 – 117,047 miles
  • 2009 – 107,819 miles
  • 2008 – 96,433 miles
  • 2007 – 81,979 miles
  • 2006 – 61,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,687 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,687 miles (+1,867)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,687 miles
    Test number
    336208032650
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass179,820 miles (+639)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,820 miles
    Test number
    509114238061
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass179,181 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    179,181 miles
    Test number
    360851838956
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail179,181 miles (+2,915)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,181 miles
    Test number
    482158271075
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass176,266 miles (+55)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,266 miles
    Test number
    178754800318
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail176,211 miles (+2,497)3 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,211 miles
    Test number
    669844801060
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass173,714 miles (+10,629)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,714 miles
    Test number
    622958845427
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass163,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    163,085 miles
    Test number
    838629287407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail163,085 miles (+7,240)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,085 miles
    Test number
    276069128087
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre wearing edges
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass155,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    155,845 miles
    Test number
    216616721826
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear stop light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak around gearbox

  11. Fail155,845 miles (+7,923)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,845 miles
    Test number
    872771942519
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear stop light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak around gearbox

  12. Pass147,922 miles (+8,909)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,922 miles
    Test number
    447665004433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,013 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    139,013 miles
    Test number
    268771903324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,700 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    130,700 miles
    Test number
    636497372142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily perished

  15. Fail130,700 miles (+4,262)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,700 miles
    Test number
    258157972109
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily perished

  16. Pass126,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    126,438 miles
    Test number
    607008681101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,438 miles (+9,391)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,438 miles
    Test number
    586968681179
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass117,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    117,047 miles
    Test number
    294691890192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,047 miles (+9,228)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,047 miles
    Test number
    772550690195
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres have slight wear to inside (possible tracking fault)

  20. Pass107,819 miles (+11,386)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    270141199435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,433 miles (+14,454)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    254193188164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,979 miles
    Test number
    170975477265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,979 miles (+20,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,979 miles
    Test number
    970690977282
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass61,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    670518376201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EAX

Does LB53 EAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EAX expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EAX?
The MOT on LB53 EAX expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EAX done?
LB53 EAX was recorded at 181,687 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 6,887 miles a year.
Has LB53 EAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EAX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 EAX 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 EAX find?
LB53 EAX failed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, and 6 more.

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