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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LD53 FKCMOT history

LD53 FKC is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LD53 FKC silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,693 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FKC
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
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FKC was last recorded at 117,693 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,357 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,336 miles
Average per year
4,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,693 miles
  • 2025 – 115,357 miles
  • 2024 – 114,364 miles
  • 2023 – 112,694 miles
  • 2022 – 109,875 miles
  • 2021 – 106,440 miles
  • 2020 – 102,915 miles
  • 2019 – 100,024 miles
  • 2018 – 96,634 miles
  • 2017 – 91,933 miles
  • 2016 – 88,611 miles
  • 2015 – 85,584 miles
  • 2014 – 81,762 miles
  • 2013 – 78,044 miles
  • 2012 – 74,454 miles
  • 2011 – 69,932 miles
  • 2010 – 65,078 miles
  • 2009 – 54,940 miles
  • 2007 – 39,219 miles
  • 2006 – 30,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,693 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills around axle (5.3.6 (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.

  • Coolant leak Water pump

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,693 miles (+2,336)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,693 miles
    Test number
    121128635843
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills around axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,357 miles (+993)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,357 miles
    Test number
    153435125106
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle surface corrosion

  3. Pass114,364 miles (+1,670)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,364 miles
    Test number
    901418862016
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle

  4. Pass112,694 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,694 miles
    Test number
    340245081511
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail112,694 miles (+2,819)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,694 miles
    Test number
    758201784147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,875 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,875 miles
    Test number
    640412660593
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,875 miles (+3,435)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,875 miles
    Test number
    992497996651
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,440 miles (+3,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,440 miles
    Test number
    150513052994
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join from mid section to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,915 miles (+2,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,915 miles
    Test number
    260915877357
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump

  10. Pass100,024 miles (+3,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,024 miles
    Test number
    576092418431
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inoperative

  11. Pass96,634 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,634 miles
    Test number
    669192284917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,606 miles (+4,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,606 miles
    Test number
    920732573248
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass91,933 miles (+3,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,933 miles
    Test number
    184211260148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides upper . (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash

  14. Pass88,611 miles (+3,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,611 miles
    Test number
    180749494606
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear . (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail85,584 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,584 miles
    Test number
    147532445489
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass85,584 miles (+3,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,584 miles
    Test number
    149442445429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass81,762 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    279783324043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount corroded and broken
    • NoteRear wiper blade starting to split .

  18. Fail81,762 miles (+3,718)3 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    696633524046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount corroded and broken
    • NoteRear wiper blade starting to split .

  19. Pass78,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    189944943463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail78,044 miles (+3,590)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    607124043001
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass74,454 miles (+4,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    679147542081
    • NoteFront wiper blades splitting at ends .

  22. Pass69,932 miles (+4,854)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,932 miles
    Test number
    915611311015
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread 4mm

  23. Fail65,078 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,078 miles
    Test number
    324408110036
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass65,078 miles (+10,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,078 miles
    Test number
    712628410085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass54,940 miles (+15,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,940 miles
    Test number
    493706519042
    • NoteRear centre high level stop lamp inop

  26. Pass39,219 miles (+8,960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,219 miles
    Test number
    284286877217
    • NoteNear-side rear tyre wearing unevenly.

  27. Pass30,259 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,259 miles
    Test number
    464171966200
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2.5mm on edge
    • NoteOff side front tyre 2mm on edges

Questions about LD53 FKC

Does LD53 FKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FKC is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FKC?
The MOT on LD53 FKC is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FKC done?
LD53 FKC was recorded at 117,693 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,514 miles a year.
Has LD53 FKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FKC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 FKC 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 LD53 FKC find?
LD53 FKC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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