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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LB53 SVTMOT history

LB53 SVT is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2024
Mileage
87,498 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SVT was last recorded at 87,498 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 3,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,744 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,754 miles
Average per year
3,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,498 miles
  • 2022 – 83,744 miles
  • 2021 – 73,013 miles
  • 2020 – 64,602 miles
  • 2019 – 63,247 miles
  • 2018 – 61,204 miles
  • 2017 – 60,303 miles
  • 2016 – 59,353 miles
  • 2015 – 58,401 miles
  • 2014 – 56,698 miles
  • 2013 – 54,723 miles
  • 2012 – 52,413 miles
  • 2011 – 50,647 miles
  • 2010 – 48,039 miles
  • 2009 – 43,337 miles
  • 2008 – 37,187 miles
  • 2006 – 22,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,498 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear exhaust mounts very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,498 miles (+3,754)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,498 miles
    Test number
    631840966946
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass83,744 miles (+10,731)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,744 miles
    Test number
    405022180048
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass73,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,013 miles
    Test number
    824563575447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail72,995 miles (+8,393)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,995 miles
    Test number
    979269099305
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,602 miles (+1,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    813592605418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,247 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,247 miles
    Test number
    380273215410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust mounts very rusty

  7. Fail63,231 miles (+2,027)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,231 miles
    Test number
    267661658355
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust mounts very rusty

  8. Pass61,204 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    692423572657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    568364883098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,303 miles (+950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    920064266935
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  11. Pass59,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,353 miles
    Test number
    181720042526
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail59,353 miles (+952)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,353 miles
    Test number
    727232610792
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass58,401 miles (+1,703)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,401 miles
    Test number
    509651325004
    • DangerousCentre rear seat belt mechanism not working
    • DangerousOffside front tyre driven runflat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass56,698 miles (+1,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,698 miles
    Test number
    557855814064
    • NoteOffside front alloy wheel has damage

  15. Fail54,723 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,723 miles
    Test number
    399240933024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass54,723 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,723 miles
    Test number
    959190433072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,413 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,413 miles
    Test number
    286979332067
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks in the sidewall within the requirements.

  18. Fail52,413 miles (+1,766)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,413 miles
    Test number
    627439132096
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks in the sidewall within the requirements.

  19. Fail50,647 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,647 miles
    Test number
    659038011052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteScuff marks on tyres

  20. Pass50,647 miles (+2,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,647 miles
    Test number
    689818311007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteScuff marks on tyres

  21. Pass48,039 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,039 miles
    Test number
    690051140059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,337 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    112414049008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,187 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,187 miles
    Test number
    641135548098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre edges worn, tracking recommended

  24. Pass37,187 miles (+15,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,187 miles
    Test number
    970035048082
    • NoteNearside front tyre edges worn, tracking recommended

  25. Pass22,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,146 miles
    Test number
    752156556314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SVT

Does LB53 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SVT expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SVT?
The MOT on LB53 SVT expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SVT done?
LB53 SVT was recorded at 87,498 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 3,854 miles a year.
Has LB53 SVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SVT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 SVT 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 SVT find?
LB53 SVT passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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