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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LD53 NBEMOT history

LD53 NBE is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LD53 NBE blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
87,674 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 NBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 NBE was last recorded at 87,674 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 3,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,062 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,612 miles
Average per year
4,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,674 miles
  • 2024 – 84,062 miles
  • 2023 – 79,309 miles
  • 2022 – 75,548 miles
  • 2021 – 71,556 miles
  • 2020 – 63,197 miles
  • 2019 – 58,994 miles
  • 2018 – 56,523 miles
  • 2017 – 54,380 miles
  • 2016 – 47,085 miles
  • 2015 – 41,121 miles
  • 2014 – 28,706 miles
  • 2013 – 17,786 miles
  • 2012 – 14,047 miles
  • 2011 – 12,176 miles
  • 2010 – 11,604 miles
  • 2009 – 10,870 miles
  • 2008 – 10,003 miles
  • 2007 – 8,386 miles
  • 2006 – 6,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,674 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to imbalance on rear (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail87,674 miles (+3,612)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,674 miles
    Test number
    879494077625
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to imbalance on rear (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,062 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,062 miles
    Test number
    578443128840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,309 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,309 miles
    Test number
    541556496588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    794989118752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,544 miles (+3,988)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,544 miles
    Test number
    461955548436
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,556 miles (+8,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,556 miles
    Test number
    253668909792
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass63,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,197 miles
    Test number
    405103867024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,197 miles (+4,203)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,197 miles
    Test number
    827689560360
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass58,994 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,994 miles
    Test number
    582114771945
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly insecure caused by damage

  10. Pass56,523 miles (+2,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    955708391618
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s rear seat release broken

  11. Pass54,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    455815863249
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre low

  12. Fail54,380 miles (+7,295)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    424612673623
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre low

  13. Pass47,085 miles (+5,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    177788055673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass41,121 miles (+12,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,121 miles
    Test number
    939722835286
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass28,706 miles (+10,920)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,706 miles
    Test number
    106681434292
    • NoteAge cracks in N/S/R Tyre

  16. Fail17,786 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,786 miles
    Test number
    336249763289
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass17,786 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,786 miles
    Test number
    546469063274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,047 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,047 miles
    Test number
    375230472218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,176 miles (+572)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,176 miles
    Test number
    928258141295
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWiper blades smeary

  20. Pass11,604 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,604 miles
    Test number
    800179950250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,870 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,870 miles
    Test number
    460194969295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,003 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,003 miles
    Test number
    810221468279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,386 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,386 miles
    Test number
    913384457202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,879 miles
    Test number
    850384066211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 NBE

Does LD53 NBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 NBE expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 NBE?
The MOT on LD53 NBE expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 NBE done?
LD53 NBE was recorded at 87,674 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,224 miles a year.
Has LD53 NBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 NBE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 NBE 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 NBE find?
LD53 NBE failed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 6 major defects and 7 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested due to imbalance on rear; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working, and 10 more.

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