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Vauxhall Corsa

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,199 cc

LB53 FTUMOT history

LB53 FTU is a grey petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 13 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2023
Mileage
127,693 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FTU was last recorded at 127,693 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 6,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,930 miles · 20 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,763 miles
Average per year
6,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,693 miles
  • 2021 – 120,930 miles
  • 2020 – 118,695 miles
  • 2019 – 115,947 miles
  • 2018 – 110,560 miles
  • 2017 – 105,567 miles
  • 2016 – 99,902 miles
  • 2015 – 93,828 miles
  • 2014 – 83,481 miles
  • 2013 – 73,512 miles
  • 2012 – 62,443 miles
  • 2011 – 55,517 miles
  • 2010 – 47,940 miles
  • 2009 – 41,276 miles
  • 2008 – 33,556 miles
  • 2007 – 27,448 miles
  • 2006 – 19,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,693 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,693 miles (+6,763)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,693 miles
    Test number
    643986601065
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass120,930 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,930 miles
    Test number
    886602051929
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail120,930 miles (+2,235)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,930 miles
    Test number
    837818238606
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass118,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,695 miles
    Test number
    739508898393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail118,695 miles (+2,748)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,695 miles
    Test number
    115987456549
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass115,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,947 miles
    Test number
    831810208140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail115,947 miles (+5,387)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,947 miles
    Test number
    668453958949
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    780121651300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,560 miles (+4,993)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    698839184152
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass105,567 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,567 miles
    Test number
    984870256764
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail105,567 miles (+5,665)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,567 miles
    Test number
    414017201046
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass99,902 miles (+6,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,902 miles
    Test number
    714856379228
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass93,828 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    658685145288
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front metal brake pipes.

  14. Fail93,828 miles (+10,347)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    326505745465
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroding.

  15. Pass83,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    349568554421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail83,481 miles (+9,969)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    648088854290
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass73,512 miles (+11,069)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,512 miles
    Test number
    539780883203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass62,443 miles (+6,926)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    708503382222
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust mid and rear sections are beginig to get poor in condition/corroded

  19. Pass55,517 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,517 miles
    Test number
    508297891225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,940 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    760582090270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,276 miles (+7,720)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,276 miles
    Test number
    440351309421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,556 miles (+6,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,556 miles
    Test number
    621662988255
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,448 miles
    Test number
    453719607394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,448 miles (+7,901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,448 miles
    Test number
    800209207314
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass19,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,547 miles
    Test number
    670761716384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FTU

Does LB53 FTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FTU expired on 19 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FTU?
The MOT on LB53 FTU expired on 19 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FTU done?
LB53 FTU was recorded at 127,693 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 6,751 miles a year.
Has LB53 FTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FTU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 FTU 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 FTU find?
LB53 FTU passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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