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Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,399 cc

LB53 YTRMOT history

LB53 YTR is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,362 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 YTR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 YTR was last recorded at 159,362 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,558 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
804 miles
Average per year
6,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,362 miles
  • 2025 – 158,558 miles
  • 2021 – 156,673 miles
  • 2020 – 147,275 miles
  • 2019 – 139,746 miles
  • 2018 – 136,979 miles
  • 2016 – 128,918 miles
  • 2015 – 114,327 miles
  • 2014 – 98,908 miles
  • 2013 – 89,912 miles
  • 2012 – 81,593 miles
  • 2011 – 71,725 miles
  • 2010 – 65,824 miles
  • 2009 – 48,737 miles
  • 2008 – 34,779 miles
  • 2007 – 26,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,362 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,362 miles (+804)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,362 miles
    Test number
    566780756637
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass158,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,558 miles
    Test number
    820060820611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,558 miles (+1,885)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,558 miles
    Test number
    413543703220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,673 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    156,673 miles
    Test number
    292200368134
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail156,671 miles (+9,396)2 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,671 miles
    Test number
    601951121136
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 x 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass147,275 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,275 miles
    Test number
    585958569226
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  7. Fail147,275 miles (+7,529)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,275 miles
    Test number
    643037876796
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  8. Pass139,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,746 miles
    Test number
    857490006430
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill is damaged

  9. Fail139,746 miles (+2,767)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,746 miles
    Test number
    735463502391
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing could not be tested because of brake binding
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has a lot of travel may require adjustment

  10. Pass136,979 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,979 miles
    Test number
    114144583333
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail136,978 miles (+8,060)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,978 miles
    Test number
    628581679086
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) to brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass128,918 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,918 miles
    Test number
    246850440887
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail128,917 miles (+14,590)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,917 miles
    Test number
    869630060721
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass114,327 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,327 miles
    Test number
    759502335115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield loose

  15. Fail114,327 miles (+15,419)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,327 miles
    Test number
    346922935162
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield loose

  16. Pass98,908 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,908 miles
    Test number
    148509324167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,912 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,912 miles
    Test number
    658720833192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSounds like its blowing from fuel injector

  18. Fail89,912 miles (+8,319)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,912 miles
    Test number
    908930733143
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSounds like its blowing from fuel injector

  19. Pass81,593 miles (+9,868)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,593 miles
    Test number
    517150732104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,725 miles (+5,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,725 miles
    Test number
    296410431145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,824 miles (+17,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,824 miles
    Test number
    140389310146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,737 miles (+13,958)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    864397449031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,779 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,779 miles
    Test number
    913936518058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,317 miles
    Test number
    741912227023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 YTR

Does LB53 YTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 YTR is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 YTR?
The MOT on LB53 YTR is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 YTR done?
LB53 YTR was recorded at 159,362 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,778 miles a year.
Has LB53 YTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 YTR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 YTR 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 YTR find?
LB53 YTR passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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