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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LB53 SVLMOT history

LB53 SVL is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
62,101 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SVL
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 expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SVL was last recorded at 62,101 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 5,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,747 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,354 miles
Average per year
3,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,101 miles
  • 2024 – 56,747 miles
  • 2022 – 50,395 miles
  • 2021 – 46,743 miles
  • 2020 – 44,633 miles
  • 2019 – 43,352 miles
  • 2018 – 41,235 miles
  • 2017 – 39,069 miles
  • 2015 – 29,148 miles
  • 2014 – 20,221 miles
  • 2012 – 19,029 miles
  • 2011 – 15,676 miles
  • 2010 – 13,598 miles
  • 2009 – 11,368 miles
  • 2007 – 8,521 miles
  • 2006 – 6,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,101 miles
  • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components under the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,101 miles (+5,354)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    850547315781
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,747 miles (+82)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,747 miles
    Test number
    677812010655
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail56,665 miles (+6,270)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,665 miles
    Test number
    726459541555
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,395 miles
    Test number
    294872145620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,395 miles (+3,652)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,395 miles
    Test number
    135465605032
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,743 miles (+2,110)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,743 miles
    Test number
    224735363838
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint needs doing ASAP. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint needs doing ASAP. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Needs changing ASAP. 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Needs changing ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass44,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,633 miles
    Test number
    854218281511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,633 miles (+1,281)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,633 miles
    Test number
    714648316060
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass43,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,352 miles
    Test number
    601788764805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail43,352 miles (+2,117)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,352 miles
    Test number
    711218275109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass41,235 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    344170881136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,069 miles (+4,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,069 miles
    Test number
    920673005936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass34,942 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,942 miles
    Test number
    992542079759
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components under the engine bay
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

  14. Fail34,746 miles (+5,598)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,746 miles
    Test number
    347083564671
    • FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components under the engine bay
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

  15. Pass29,148 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,148 miles
    Test number
    836611322149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,526 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,526 miles
    Test number
    257253605076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail23,526 miles (+3,305)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,526 miles
    Test number
    918043905052
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Fail20,221 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,221 miles
    Test number
    129633204059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking in treaded area
    • NoteRear wiper not clearing

  19. Pass20,221 miles (+1,192)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,221 miles
    Test number
    367613604026
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking in treaded area
    • NoteRear wiper not clearing

  20. Pass19,029 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    19,029 miles
    Test number
    897613962373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,407 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,407 miles
    Test number
    367756502087
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass17,407 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,407 miles
    Test number
    759586602086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,676 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,676 miles
    Test number
    486084601067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,598 miles (+2,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,598 miles
    Test number
    111425600497
    • NoteBoth sides front tyres outer side wall perished and cracking

  25. Pass11,368 miles (+2,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,368 miles
    Test number
    564585609015
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass8,521 miles (+2,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    8,521 miles
    Test number
    943763357344
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass6,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    6,442 miles
    Test number
    720895356393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SVL

Does LB53 SVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SVL expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SVL?
The MOT on LB53 SVL expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SVL done?
LB53 SVL was recorded at 62,101 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 3,060 miles a year.
Has LB53 SVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SVL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 SVL 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 SVL find?
LB53 SVL passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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