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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LB53 LAOMOT history

LB53 LAO is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2022
Mileage
124,724 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 LAO was last recorded at 124,724 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 3,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,715 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,009 miles
Average per year
6,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,724 miles
  • 2021 – 121,715 miles
  • 2020 – 119,247 miles
  • 2019 – 117,104 miles
  • 2018 – 114,216 miles
  • 2017 – 109,803 miles
  • 2016 – 104,396 miles
  • 2015 – 100,115 miles
  • 2014 – 91,877 miles
  • 2013 – 85,275 miles
  • 2011 – 74,877 miles
  • 2010 – 64,340 miles
  • 2009 – 54,924 miles
  • 2008 – 42,027 miles
  • 2007 – 35,397 miles
  • 2006 – 27,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,724 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 36KG (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL/FLOOR OSF & CENTRE (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted ALl 4 INNER RIMS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail124,724 miles (+3,009)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,724 miles
    Test number
    484807584970
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 36KG (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL/FLOOR OSF & CENTRE (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted ALl 4 INNER RIMS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass121,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    193105956793
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRE SILL/FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BOITH SIDES (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail121,715 miles (+2,468)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    773723543458
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL/FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRE SILL/FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BOITH SIDES (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass119,247 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,247 miles
    Test number
    177065729873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bumpstops deteriorated

  5. Fail119,247 miles (+2,143)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,247 miles
    Test number
    847379753735
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bumpstops deteriorated

  6. Pass117,104 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,104 miles
    Test number
    698336427082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail117,102 miles (+2,886)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,102 miles
    Test number
    184695440126
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass114,216 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,216 miles
    Test number
    279198074995
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail114,215 miles (+4,412)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,215 miles
    Test number
    328262235483
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass109,803 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,803 miles
    Test number
    338620250449
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  11. Fail109,803 miles (+5,407)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,803 miles
    Test number
    923453306151
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  12. Pass104,396 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,396 miles
    Test number
    704791428417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,115 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,115 miles
    Test number
    929306335084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,877 miles (+6,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    378157304062
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail85,275 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,275 miles
    Test number
    106737733478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass85,275 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,275 miles
    Test number
    828597233076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,877 miles (+10,537)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,877 miles
    Test number
    237070721340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,340 miles (+9,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,340 miles
    Test number
    891579610350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,924 miles
    Test number
    163114719391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,924 miles (+12,897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,924 miles
    Test number
    311974819373
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass42,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,027 miles
    Test number
    510279508306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,027 miles (+6,630)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,027 miles
    Test number
    833609608326
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass35,397 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    472068117473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,566 miles
    Test number
    182557316372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LAO

Does LB53 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 LAO expired on 8 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LAO?
The MOT on LB53 LAO expired on 8 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 LAO done?
LB53 LAO was recorded at 124,724 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 6,392 miles a year.
Has LB53 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LAO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 LAO 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 LAO find?
LB53 LAO failed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side 36kg; offside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor osf & centre; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose, and 3 more.

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