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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LB53 SUVMOT history

LB53 SUV is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 80,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
80,918 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SUV was last recorded at 80,918 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,535 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,383 miles
Average per year
2,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,918 miles
  • 2024 – 79,535 miles
  • 2023 – 77,959 miles
  • 2022 – 76,785 miles
  • 2021 – 75,400 miles
  • 2020 – 74,105 miles
  • 2019 – 73,872 miles
  • 2018 – 73,487 miles
  • 2017 – 72,877 miles
  • 2016 – 68,161 miles
  • 2014 – 60,794 miles
  • 2013 – 53,437 miles
  • 2012 – 46,496 miles
  • 2011 – 38,934 miles
  • 2010 – 35,335 miles
  • 2009 – 32,805 miles
  • 2008 – 30,299 miles
  • 2007 – 27,883 miles
  • 2006 – 25,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,918 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,918 miles (+1,383)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    850641413389
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,535 miles (+1,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,535 miles
    Test number
    350186650091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    829789017007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,959 miles (+1,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    559013035508
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,785 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,785 miles
    Test number
    494196655801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

  6. Pass75,400 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    295845123025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,396 miles (+1,291)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,396 miles
    Test number
    682639769710
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass74,105 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    447970312522
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Exhaust heat shield loose

  9. Fail74,104 miles (+232)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,104 miles
    Test number
    232603017318
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Exhaust heat shield loose

  10. Pass73,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,872 miles
    Test number
    947236095023
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat tilt mechanism,Not functioning as intended .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail73,872 miles (+385)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,872 miles
    Test number
    420339696345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat tilt mechanism,Not functioning as intended .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    354943519779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,487 miles (+610)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    665747797822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass72,877 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,877 miles
    Test number
    832166733391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,161 miles
    Test number
    880328089374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a puncture
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

  16. Fail68,161 miles (+5)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,161 miles
    Test number
    795640263295
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a puncture
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

  17. Fail68,156 miles (+7,362)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    527984500914
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass60,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,794 miles
    Test number
    318055264383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    125833564317
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,437 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    925034633373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,496 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    429852432322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,934 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,934 miles
    Test number
    977213941382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,335 miles
    Test number
    423810350332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,335 miles (+2,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,335 miles
    Test number
    944050050397
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass32,805 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,805 miles
    Test number
    350678839360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,299 miles
    Test number
    433264948436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,299 miles (+2,416)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,299 miles
    Test number
    492404348482
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass27,883 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,883 miles
    Test number
    274581157367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,327 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,327 miles
    Test number
    662313556393
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB53 SUV

Does LB53 SUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 SUV is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SUV?
The MOT on LB53 SUV is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 SUV done?
LB53 SUV was recorded at 80,918 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,933 miles a year.
Has LB53 SUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SUV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 SUV 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 SUV find?
LB53 SUV passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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