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Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc

LE53 HGYMOT history

LE53 HGY is a silver petrol Mazda Bongo Friendee first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 240,768 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
240,768 km
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,327 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo Friendee
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE53 HGY was last recorded at 240,768 km on 5 Dec 2025, 3,594 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,174 km · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,594 km
Average per year
13,327 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,768 km
  • 2024 – 237,174 km
  • 2023 – 231,751 km
  • 2022 – 223,052 km
  • 2021 – 202,100 km
  • 2020 – 186,910 km
  • 2019 – 158,517 km
  • 2018 – 132,972 km
  • 2014 – 86,969 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail240,768 km
  • DangerousDASH LIGHTS NOT WORKING
  • MajorCentral Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer WHEEL ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail240,768 km (+3,594)1 dangerous18 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,768 km
    Test number
    610250481852
    • DangerousDASH LIGHTS NOT WORKING
    • MajorCentral Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer WHEEL ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED
  2. Pass237,174 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    237,174 km
    Test number
    416587456556
    • AdvisoryNearside wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded
  3. Fail237,174 km (+5,423)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,174 km
    Test number
    733221559348
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded
  4. Pass231,751 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    231,751 km
    Test number
    510362341942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive
  5. Fail231,751 km (+8,699)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,751 km
    Test number
    351696001719
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass223,052 km (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    223,052 km
    Test number
    230319113320
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail223,051 km (+20,951)3 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,051 km
    Test number
    400633899066
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass202,100 km (+258)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    202,100 km
    Test number
    851710722843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail201,842 km (+14,932)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,842 km
    Test number
    657617650793
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass186,910 km (+28,393)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    186,910 km
    Test number
    335116227950
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass158,517 km (+407)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,517 km
    Test number
    779804127773
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Fail158,110 km (+25,138)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,110 km
    Test number
    764002468807
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. Pass132,972 km
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,972 km
    Test number
    988223592394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    413085585742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,565 miles (+8,587)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,565 miles
    Test number
    980183759163
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  16. Pass103,978 miles (+8,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,978 miles
    Test number
    232854786906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
  17. Pass95,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,465 miles
    Test number
    225942635464
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
  18. Pass86,969 km
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,969 km
    Test number
    565853244196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,969 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,969 km
    Test number
    158192744166
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE53 HGY

Does LE53 HGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 HGY expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HGY?
The MOT on LE53 HGY expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 HGY done?
LE53 HGY was recorded at 240,768 km at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 13,327 km a year.
Has LE53 HGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HGY has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE53 HGY 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 LE53 HGY find?
LE53 HGY failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 18 major defects and 2 advisories: dash lights not working; central front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 18 more.

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