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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc

LB53 EBLMOT history

LB53 EBL is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
181,940 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EBL
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 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EBL was last recorded at 181,940 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
181,939 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,940 miles
  • 2021 – 17,623 miles
  • 2020 – 156,738 miles
  • 2019 – 152,058 miles
  • 2018 – 137,012 miles
  • 2014 – 132,312 miles
  • 2013 – 126,531 miles
  • 2012 – 116,952 miles
  • 2011 – 99,320 miles
  • 2010 – 73,090 miles
  • 2009 – 45,660 miles
  • 2008 – 45,146 miles
  • 2007 – 37,741 miles
  • 2006 – 27,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,940 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRadiator insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,940 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,940 miles
    Test number
    380863103792
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRadiator insecure

  2. Fail181,939 miles (+164,316)2 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,939 miles
    Test number
    605018338673
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRadiator insecure

  3. Pass17,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    17,623 miles
    Test number
    704909770083
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,622 miles (+13,884)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,622 miles
    Test number
    250513875297
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,738 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    156,738 miles
    Test number
    554641399660
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,737 miles (+4,679)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,737 miles
    Test number
    416956146673
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,058 miles (+15,046)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,058 miles
    Test number
    205376923294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,012 miles
    Test number
    520424901379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail137,012 miles (+4,700)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,012 miles
    Test number
    750431615158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass132,312 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    132,312 miles
    Test number
    619097634346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,310 miles (+5,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,310 miles
    Test number
    196456634321
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass126,531 miles (+9,579)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,531 miles
    Test number
    485374933215
    • NoteExhaust is corroided
    • NoteTrims missing from both front doors

  13. Pass116,952 miles (+17,632)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,952 miles
    Test number
    336341202404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front brake pads look low on inner side
    • NoteOffside front brake pads look low on inner side

  14. Pass99,320 miles (+26,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,320 miles
    Test number
    277816101241
    • NoteN/s hnd brake 120lbf o/s hand brake170lbf

  15. Pass73,090 miles (+27,430)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    403887560124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,660 miles
    Test number
    650070679107
    • 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)

  17. Fail45,660 miles (+514)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,660 miles
    Test number
    874840779121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass45,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,146 miles
    Test number
    364647208239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,146 miles (+7,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,146 miles
    Test number
    753686708297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail37,741 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    291568497209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass37,741 miles (+9,974)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    700398997264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,767 miles
    Test number
    712272716397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,767 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,767 miles
    Test number
    931472216379
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 EBL

Does LB53 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EBL expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EBL?
The MOT on LB53 EBL expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EBL done?
LB53 EBL was recorded at 181,940 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 9,507 miles a year.
Has LB53 EBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EBL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 EBL 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 EBL find?
LB53 EBL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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