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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,399 cc

LB53 FEKMOT history

LB53 FEK is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 5 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2022
Mileage
145,407 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FEK
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
5 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 FEK was last recorded at 145,407 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 15,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,436 miles · 30 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
15,971 miles
Average per year
6,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,407 miles
  • 2021 – 129,436 miles
  • 2020 – 116,840 miles
  • 2019 – 108,862 miles
  • 2018 – 106,704 miles
  • 2017 – 104,571 miles
  • 2016 – 101,532 miles
  • 2015 – 99,404 miles
  • 2014 – 95,516 miles
  • 2013 – 91,039 miles
  • 2012 – 81,094 miles
  • 2011 – 70,554 miles
  • 2010 – 69,019 miles
  • 2009 – 66,083 miles
  • 2008 – 54,916 miles
  • 2007 – 38,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,407 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded centre to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower engine mounting is perishing
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust shield insecure
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished
  • AdvisoryBoth wipers starting to smear - N/S 16" standard - O/S 22" spoiler
  • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front top mount nut heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,407 miles (+15,971)2 dangerous5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,407 miles
    Test number
    747998127796
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded centre to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower engine mounting is perishing
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers starting to smear - N/S 16" standard - O/S 22" spoiler
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  2. Pass129,436 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,436 miles
    Test number
    796125312356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,432 miles (+12,592)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,432 miles
    Test number
    335470843562
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass116,840 miles (+7,978)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,840 miles
    Test number
    895184902549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,862 miles (+2,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,862 miles
    Test number
    368581768132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass106,704 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,704 miles
    Test number
    796071978673
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount nut heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside corroded nearing excessive in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,694 miles (+2,123)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    872679859050
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount nut heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside corroded nearing excessive in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,571 miles
    Test number
    108906596080
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail104,562 miles (+3,030)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,562 miles
    Test number
    888624397274
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass101,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,532 miles
    Test number
    844398929521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail101,532 miles (+2,128)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,532 miles
    Test number
    972264394299
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass99,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,404 miles
    Test number
    927626115241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,404 miles (+3,888)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,404 miles
    Test number
    266174705282
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail95,516 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    337388254456
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass95,516 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    528298954275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,039 miles (+218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,039 miles
    Test number
    866795173280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail90,821 miles (+9,727)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    487599463290
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,094 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,094 miles
    Test number
    607280052211
    • NoteN/s headlamp condensated

  19. Fail81,094 miles (+10,540)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,094 miles
    Test number
    725190252241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s headlamp condensated

  20. Pass70,554 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    327723571452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,019 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,019 miles
    Test number
    891180370285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,083 miles (+11,167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    392251179463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,916 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,916 miles
    Test number
    874425578211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,807 miles (+11,246)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,807 miles
    Test number
    172417008475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,561 miles
    Test number
    410520027063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FEK

Does LB53 FEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FEK expired on 3 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FEK?
The MOT on LB53 FEK expired on 3 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FEK done?
LB53 FEK was recorded at 145,407 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 6,896 miles a year.
Has LB53 FEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FEK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 FEK 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 FEK find?
LB53 FEK failed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; brake pipe excessively corroded centre to offside rear, and 14 more.

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