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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,242 cc

LB53 LHNMOT history

LB53 LHN is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
137,983 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 LHN was last recorded at 137,983 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 3,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,904 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,079 miles
Average per year
5,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,983 miles
  • 2024 – 134,904 miles
  • 2023 – 132,828 miles
  • 2022 – 131,327 miles
  • 2021 – 129,657 miles
  • 2020 – 128,671 miles
  • 2019 – 124,409 miles
  • 2018 – 114,008 miles
  • 2017 – 111,592 miles
  • 2016 – 104,308 miles
  • 2015 – 90,003 miles
  • 2014 – 76,654 miles
  • 2013 – 71,872 miles
  • 2012 – 69,037 miles
  • 2011 – 67,615 miles
  • 2010 – 62,197 miles
  • 2009 – 55,436 miles
  • 2008 – 47,702 miles
  • 2007 – 37,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,983 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front, Offside front, Nearside rear, Offside rear and Longitudinal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,983 miles (+3,079)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,983 miles
    Test number
    745898251315
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,904 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,904 miles
    Test number
    681275457072
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front, Offside front, Nearside rear, Offside rear and Longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,904 miles (+2,076)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,904 miles
    Test number
    948608450796
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed heavy coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front, Offside front, Nearside rear, Offside rear and Longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,828 miles (+1,501)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,828 miles
    Test number
    676840503339
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, offside rear & longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,327 miles (+1,670)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,327 miles
    Test number
    255638970072
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,657 miles (+986)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,657 miles
    Test number
    241290252184
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,671 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,671 miles
    Test number
    350779454679
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is slightly cracked & worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail128,671 miles (+4,262)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,671 miles
    Test number
    553014021250
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is slightly cracked & worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,409 miles (+10,401)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,409 miles
    Test number
    821998997565
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is worn on edges & slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is slightly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes are deteriorated

  10. Pass114,008 miles (+2,416)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,008 miles
    Test number
    878249407591
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cracked,worn on outer edge and has damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly cracked & worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,592 miles (+7,284)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,592 miles
    Test number
    315831205781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    763754682233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail104,301 miles (+14,298)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,301 miles
    Test number
    896066891881
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass90,003 miles (+9,096)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,003 miles
    Test number
    346523515255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,907 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    146892785477
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass80,907 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    306832085003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,654 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,654 miles
    Test number
    396965714161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,872 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,872 miles
    Test number
    288557403156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,037 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,037 miles
    Test number
    937505112179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,615 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    658116711143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,197 miles (+6,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,197 miles
    Test number
    402128450130
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  22. Pass55,436 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,436 miles
    Test number
    101318449106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,702 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,702 miles
    Test number
    174445868193
    • NoteEngine has top cover

  24. Fail47,702 miles (+10,398)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,702 miles
    Test number
    382375668196
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine has top cover

  25. Pass37,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    132194327408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,304 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    424284127071
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB53 LHN

Does LB53 LHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 LHN expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LHN?
The MOT on LB53 LHN expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 LHN done?
LB53 LHN was recorded at 137,983 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 5,409 miles a year.
Has LB53 LHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LHN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 LHN 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 LHN find?
LB53 LHN failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 6 more.

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