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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,399 cc

LB53 EEVMOT history

LB53 EEV is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 205,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
205,895 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EEV
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
26 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EEV was last recorded at 205,895 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2014: 85,239 miles, lower than 85,954 miles on 24 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
205,891 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,895 miles
  • 2024 – 197,197 miles
  • 2023 – 188,395 miles
  • 2022 – 177,474 miles
  • 2021 – 164,882 miles
  • 2020 – 153,161 miles
  • 2019 – 140,955 miles
  • 2018 – 124,985 miles
  • 2017 – 107,517 miles
  • 2014 – 85,239 miles
  • 2013 – 85,954 miles
  • 2012 – 77,239 miles
  • 2011 – 65,443 miles
  • 2010 – 50,843 miles
  • 2009 – 33,323 miles
  • 2008 – 33,316 miles
  • 2007 – 24,928 miles
  • 2006 – 16,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,895 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop light not working .Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass205,895 miles (+4)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    205,895 miles
    Test number
    310173535082
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop light not working .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail205,891 miles (+8,694)1 dangerous14 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,891 miles
    Test number
    350969169415
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop light not working .
    • AdvisoryCoolant empty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass197,197 miles (+8,802)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    197,197 miles
    Test number
    132764770702
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass188,395 miles (+10,921)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    188,395 miles
    Test number
    610066800818
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass177,474 miles (+12,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    177,474 miles
    Test number
    413259610807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass164,882 miles (+11,721)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,882 miles
    Test number
    525405557958
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass153,161 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    153,161 miles
    Test number
    452657839078
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge/close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lens damaged.
  8. Fail153,160 miles (+12,205)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,160 miles
    Test number
    438176788981
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge/close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lens damaged.
  9. Pass140,955 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,955 miles
    Test number
    832280686470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail140,948 miles (+15,963)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,948 miles
    Test number
    100053658936
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to unlock tail gate or fuel flap
  11. Pass124,985 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,985 miles
    Test number
    705326202476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,596 miles (+17,079)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,596 miles
    Test number
    729749741592
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  13. Pass107,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,517 miles
    Test number
    219967441601
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lens damaged
  14. Fail107,517 miles (+22,278)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,517 miles
    Test number
    765117468243
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lens damaged
  15. Fail85,239 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,239 miles
    Test number
    329395694222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass85,239 miles (-715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,239 miles
    Test number
    849455594247
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass85,954 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,954 miles
    Test number
    897025603284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWindscreen damaged
  18. Fail85,954 miles (+8,715)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,954 miles
    Test number
    446493193140
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWindscreen damaged
  19. Fail77,239 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,239 miles
    Test number
    218322152118
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight wear noticed on brake anti slip
  20. Pass77,239 miles (+11,796)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,239 miles
    Test number
    918302552177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight wear noticed on brake anti slip
  21. Pass65,443 miles (+14,600)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,443 miles
    Test number
    118939151099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,843 miles (+17,520)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    692874960032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,323 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    650485869049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,316 miles (+8,388)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,316 miles
    Test number
    863759928379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,928 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,928 miles
    Test number
    471820047409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,204 miles
    Test number
    594275656355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EEV

Does LB53 EEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EEV expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EEV?
The MOT on LB53 EEV expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EEV done?
LB53 EEV was recorded at 205,895 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 10,181 miles a year.
Has LB53 EEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EEV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 EEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 EEV find?
LB53 EEV passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 7 more.

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