Ford logo

Ford Fiesta

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,399 cc

LB53 ZTGMOT history

LB53 ZTG is a white diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 24 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
165,291 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,501 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB53 ZTG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ZTG
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
24 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 ZTG was last recorded at 165,291 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 1,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2009: 79,817 miles, lower than 79,831 miles on 6 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,408 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,883 miles
Average per year
7,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,291 miles
  • 2022 – 163,408 miles
  • 2021 – 161,936 miles
  • 2020 – 160,479 miles
  • 2019 – 158,715 miles
  • 2018 – 156,955 miles
  • 2017 – 156,944 miles
  • 2016 – 149,574 miles
  • 2015 – 144,896 miles
  • 2014 – 142,387 miles
  • 2013 – 140,581 miles
  • 2012 – 133,026 miles
  • 2011 – 117,708 miles
  • 2010 – 99,179 miles
  • 2009 – 79,817 miles
  • 2008 – 69,957 miles
  • 2007 – 55,954 miles
  • 2006 – 43,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,291 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major smoke and a leaking injector (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has major corrosion in many places

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front/ offside front /offside front to rear more than slight corrossion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,291 miles (+1,883)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,291 miles
    Test number
    732483414855
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major smoke and a leaking injector (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has major corrosion in many places

  2. Pass163,408 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    163,408 miles
    Test number
    420485669596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail163,402 miles (+1,466)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,402 miles
    Test number
    627645792860
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort. (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification very close to inner wing (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass161,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,936 miles
    Test number
    106492762391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,935 miles (+1,456)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,935 miles
    Test number
    969636661581
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,479 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,479 miles
    Test number
    775951636160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail160,477 miles (+1,762)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,477 miles
    Test number
    573813609381
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side indicator (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour side indicator (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass158,715 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    158,715 miles
    Test number
    995982436580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,705 miles (+1,750)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,705 miles
    Test number
    849621101846
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass156,955 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    156,955 miles
    Test number
    988475104512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail156,944 miles (+7,370)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,944 miles
    Test number
    476334179864
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake low effort.
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  12. Pass149,574 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    149,574 miles
    Test number
    647128252667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass144,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,896 miles
    Test number
    365038561300
    • AdvisoryNearside front/ offside front /offside front to rear more than slight corrossion

  14. Fail144,896 miles (+2,509)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,896 miles
    Test number
    762876603577
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front/ offside front /offside front to rear more than slight corrossion

  15. Pass142,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    142,387 miles
    Test number
    156670884283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail142,387 miles (+1,806)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,387 miles
    Test number
    295014874224
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass140,581 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    140,581 miles
    Test number
    365648543297
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail140,552 miles (+7,526)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,552 miles
    Test number
    899596243274
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass133,026 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,026 miles
    Test number
    746370752283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail133,018 miles (+15,310)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,018 miles
    Test number
    619118542263
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag and engine light staying on

  21. Pass117,708 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,708 miles
    Test number
    909138801252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail117,706 miles (+18,527)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,706 miles
    Test number
    728646001266
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked

  23. Pass99,179 miles (+19,362)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,179 miles
    Test number
    543410110250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass79,817 miles (-14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    480052329270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,831 miles (+9,874)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,831 miles
    Test number
    244918819277
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass69,957 miles (+14,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,957 miles
    Test number
    940899668115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,954 miles (+12,597)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,954 miles
    Test number
    854341827257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,357 miles
    Test number
    441900726306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ZTG

Does LB53 ZTG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 ZTG expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ZTG?
The MOT on LB53 ZTG expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 ZTG done?
LB53 ZTG was recorded at 165,291 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 7,501 miles a year.
Has LB53 ZTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ZTG has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 ZTG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 ZTG find?
LB53 ZTG failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst; offside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture; brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel, and 11 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB53Z registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.