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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,388 cc

LB53 LFRMOT history

LB53 LFR is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
100,224 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LFR was last recorded at 100,224 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,547 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,677 miles
Average per year
4,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,224 miles
  • 2025 – 96,547 miles
  • 2024 – 94,301 miles
  • 2023 – 89,624 miles
  • 2022 – 79,364 miles
  • 2021 – 64,727 miles
  • 2020 – 55,126 miles
  • 2019 – 40,322 miles
  • 2018 – 31,749 miles
  • 2017 – 26,389 miles
  • 2016 – 24,919 miles
  • 2015 – 23,690 miles
  • 2014 – 22,661 miles
  • 2013 – 21,352 miles
  • 2012 – 20,110 miles
  • 2011 – 18,120 miles
  • 2010 – 15,995 miles
  • 2009 – 13,466 miles
  • 2008 – 10,687 miles
  • 2007 – 7,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,224 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,224 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,224 miles
    Test number
    935989777004
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,224 miles (+3,677)1 repaired2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,224 miles
    Test number
    214721063523
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,547 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    439795889110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,301 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,301 miles
    Test number
    387160277472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,252 miles (+4,628)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,252 miles
    Test number
    777954962598
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,624 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,624 miles
    Test number
    891100590780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,520 miles (+10,156)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,520 miles
    Test number
    422073129310
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,364 miles (+14,637)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,364 miles
    Test number
    159109402519
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,727 miles (+9,601)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    450370534159
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,126 miles (+14,804)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,126 miles
    Test number
    441522121552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,322 miles (+8,573)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,322 miles
    Test number
    479620033536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    632577674201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,749 miles (+5,360)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    142166840059
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass26,389 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    247815416192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,919 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,919 miles
    Test number
    787564611162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,690 miles
    Test number
    497865615072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,690 miles (+1,029)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,690 miles
    Test number
    909155915042
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass22,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    22,661 miles
    Test number
    287931124021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,661 miles (+1,309)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,661 miles
    Test number
    948271324026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass21,352 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,352 miles
    Test number
    245225413026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,110 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,110 miles
    Test number
    176836112450
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass20,110 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,110 miles
    Test number
    946636612021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,120 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,120 miles
    Test number
    825818311009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,995 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,995 miles
    Test number
    492529510063
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass15,995 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,995 miles
    Test number
    852139910004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,466 miles
    Test number
    322470629018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,466 miles (+2,779)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,466 miles
    Test number
    410880629040
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass10,687 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,687 miles
    Test number
    353060718078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass7,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    7,826 miles
    Test number
    413546517060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LFR

Does LB53 LFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LFR is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LFR?
The MOT on LB53 LFR is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LFR done?
LB53 LFR was recorded at 100,224 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,782 miles a year.
Has LB53 LFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LFR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 LFR 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 LFR find?
LB53 LFR passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 11 more.

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