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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc

LB53 EEFMOT history

LB53 EEF is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
147,298 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EEF
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
11 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EEF was last recorded at 147,298 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,298 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,298 miles
  • 2022 – 126,985 miles
  • 2021 – 124,047 miles
  • 2020 – 120,967 miles
  • 2018 – 114,193 miles
  • 2016 – 102,519 miles
  • 2015 – 97,892 miles
  • 2014 – 92,712 miles
  • 2013 – 87,786 miles
  • 2012 – 75,996 miles
  • 2011 – 70,858 miles
  • 2010 – 64,023 miles
  • 2009 – 52,531 miles
  • 2008 – 48,342 miles
  • 2007 – 40,417 miles
  • 2006 – 31,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,298 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and under inflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front bumper trim adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,298 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,298 miles
    Test number
    914271847597
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,298 miles (+20,313)1 dangerous12 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,298 miles
    Test number
    264349188645
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,985 miles (+2,938)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,985 miles
    Test number
    695266447003
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted masking some testable items

  4. Pass124,047 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,047 miles
    Test number
    117683491556
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s front and center to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded

  5. Fail124,047 miles (+3,080)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,047 miles
    Test number
    131038308599
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s front and center to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded

  6. Pass120,967 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,967 miles
    Test number
    915151878964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,940 miles (+6,747)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,940 miles
    Test number
    247635809914
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass114,193 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,193 miles
    Test number
    547040118053
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper trim adrift
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  9. Fail114,191 miles (+11,672)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,191 miles
    Test number
    861956704404
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper trim adrift
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  10. Pass102,519 miles (+4,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    791859326075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 r 14 82 t (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage in zone a but out of swept area

  11. Pass97,892 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,892 miles
    Test number
    719387229792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,734 miles (+5,022)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    889644245202
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass92,712 miles (+4,926)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,712 miles
    Test number
    336338664231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass87,786 miles (+11,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    879683073274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass75,996 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    776062842284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,858 miles (+6,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,858 miles
    Test number
    556673441294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,023 miles (+11,492)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,023 miles
    Test number
    391812720254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,531 miles (+4,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,531 miles
    Test number
    340219029428
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass48,342 miles (+7,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,342 miles
    Test number
    244708208339
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass40,417 miles (+8,894)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    330207217364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,523 miles
    Test number
    653177116399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EEF

Does LB53 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EEF expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EEF?
The MOT on LB53 EEF expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EEF done?
LB53 EEF was recorded at 147,298 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 7,095 miles a year.
Has LB53 EEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EEF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 EEF 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 EEF find?
LB53 EEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; coil spring corroded both rears; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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