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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LD53 SVLMOT history

LD53 SVL is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

LD53 SVL green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
101,003 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SVL was last recorded at 101,003 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,461 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
4,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,003 miles
  • 2023 – 100,461 miles
  • 2022 – 94,453 miles
  • 2021 – 87,194 miles
  • 2020 – 78,725 miles
  • 2019 – 69,553 miles
  • 2018 – 62,975 miles
  • 2017 – 62,783 miles
  • 2016 – 62,727 miles
  • 2015 – 62,406 miles
  • 2014 – 60,803 miles
  • 2013 – 59,490 miles
  • 2012 – 53,636 miles
  • 2011 – 47,657 miles
  • 2009 – 37,632 miles
  • 2008 – 31,001 miles
  • 2007 – 25,083 miles
  • 2006 – 18,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,003 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,003 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    754571624386
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail101,003 miles (+542)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    638745212888
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass100,461 miles (+6,008)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,461 miles
    Test number
    720158500787
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,453 miles (+7,259)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,453 miles
    Test number
    318251718271
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass87,194 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,194 miles
    Test number
    929689934870
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail87,194 miles (+8,469)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,194 miles
    Test number
    456457717141
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass78,725 miles (+9,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,725 miles
    Test number
    878042552209
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,553 miles (+6,578)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,553 miles
    Test number
    116270198560
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass62,975 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    461886707443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,783 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    478456880071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance

  11. Pass62,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,727 miles
    Test number
    718085181908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,727 miles (+321)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,727 miles
    Test number
    668789142225
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass62,406 miles (+1,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    488792065182
    • 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)

  14. Pass60,803 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    867456154116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,490 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,490 miles
    Test number
    626205363173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,438 miles (+5,802)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    466930443117
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteClutch is slipping

  17. Pass53,636 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,636 miles
    Test number
    778866842163
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail53,635 miles (+5,978)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,635 miles
    Test number
    639065842100
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass47,657 miles (+10,025)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    915275441109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,632 miles
    Test number
    411762489235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,632 miles (+6,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,632 miles
    Test number
    103392989213
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail31,001 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    310199688276
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth offside and nearside front road wheels are slightly buckled

  23. Pass31,001 miles (+5,918)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    930729488284
    • NoteBoth offside and nearside front road wheels are slightly buckled

  24. Pass25,083 miles (+6,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,083 miles
    Test number
    243150397271
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Fail18,410 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,410 miles
    Test number
    212606876233
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass18,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,410 miles
    Test number
    392596676492
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LD53 SVL

Does LD53 SVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 SVL expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SVL?
The MOT on LD53 SVL expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 SVL done?
LD53 SVL was recorded at 101,003 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 4,549 miles a year.
Has LD53 SVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SVL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 SVL 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 SVL find?
LD53 SVL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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