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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,399 cc

LB53 ECEMOT history

LB53 ECE is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,622 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ECE
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
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ECE was last recorded at 49,622 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,413 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
1,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,622 miles
  • 2025 – 49,413 miles
  • 2024 – 48,736 miles
  • 2023 – 47,839 miles
  • 2022 – 47,053 miles
  • 2021 – 46,389 miles
  • 2020 – 45,236 miles
  • 2019 – 43,538 miles
  • 2018 – 43,074 miles
  • 2017 – 35,779 miles
  • 2016 – 34,185 miles
  • 2015 – 33,325 miles
  • 2014 – 32,227 miles
  • 2013 – 31,380 miles
  • 2012 – 30,686 miles
  • 2011 – 29,356 miles
  • 2010 – 26,494 miles
  • 2009 – 23,889 miles
  • 2008 – 17,159 miles
  • 2007 – 15,982 miles
  • 2006 – 13,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,622 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,622 miles (+209)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    699585919700
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass49,413 miles (+677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,413 miles
    Test number
    771809320748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass48,736 miles (+897)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    304613598010
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass47,839 miles (+786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,839 miles
    Test number
    843618558200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass47,053 miles (+664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    958006165527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass46,389 miles (+1,153)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    510828071965
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass45,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    485015768868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,228 miles (+1,690)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,228 miles
    Test number
    270881006828
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass43,538 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,538 miles
    Test number
    380744689287
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail43,532 miles (+458)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,532 miles
    Test number
    818448142521
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel corroded

  11. Pass43,074 miles (+7,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,074 miles
    Test number
    108458804602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!! on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded

  12. Pass35,779 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    925547507622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,185 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,185 miles
    Test number
    610242570045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,325 miles
    Test number
    823673538447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,325 miles (+1,098)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,325 miles
    Test number
    826132350640
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass32,227 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,227 miles
    Test number
    316092264267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,380 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    808259933298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,686 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,686 miles
    Test number
    948593662259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,356 miles
    Test number
    136053361288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail29,356 miles (+2,862)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,356 miles
    Test number
    637323161253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,494 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,494 miles
    Test number
    513784460282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,889 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,889 miles
    Test number
    752637959205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,159 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,159 miles
    Test number
    354007268421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,982 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,982 miles
    Test number
    951335647319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,151 miles
    Test number
    242102566365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ECE

Does LB53 ECE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 ECE is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ECE?
The MOT on LB53 ECE is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 ECE done?
LB53 ECE was recorded at 49,622 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,845 miles a year.
Has LB53 ECE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ECE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 ECE 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 ECE find?
LB53 ECE passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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