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Ford Fiesta

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

LE53 LJSMOT history

LE53 LJS is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LE53 LJS white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,804 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 LJS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 LJS was last recorded at 124,804 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,804 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,804 miles
  • 2025 – 117,061 miles
  • 2024 – 110,680 miles
  • 2023 – 103,436 miles
  • 2022 – 96,429 miles
  • 2021 – 89,144 miles
  • 2020 – 81,324 miles
  • 2019 – 74,808 miles
  • 2018 – 67,054 miles
  • 2017 – 57,008 miles
  • 2016 – 45,665 miles
  • 2015 – 34,286 miles
  • 2014 – 24,544 miles
  • 2013 – 18,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,804 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath including suspension components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded X 2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,804 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,804 miles
    Test number
    592771005693
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded

  2. Fail124,804 miles (+55)14 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,804 miles
    Test number
    168070959649
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded

  3. Fail124,749 miles (+7,688)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,749 miles
    Test number
    912404461661
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,061 miles
    Test number
    560951169343
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail117,061 miles (+6,381)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,061 miles
    Test number
    658838392141
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass110,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,680 miles
    Test number
    913411671313
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail110,680 miles (+7,244)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,680 miles
    Test number
    445630711867
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass103,436 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    556142978317
    • AdvisoryBody not fully secure Front bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail103,436 miles (+7,007)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    247696156877
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour X 2 (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody not fully secure Front bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass96,429 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,429 miles
    Test number
    315906857631
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail96,429 miles (+7,285)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,429 miles
    Test number
    992165794611
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass89,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    649902291978
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail89,144 miles (+7,820)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    513424755950
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield insecure
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector missing X 2 (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel flap missing

  14. Pass81,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    376749800480
    • AdvisoryFuel flap missing

  15. Fail81,323 miles (+6,515)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,323 miles
    Test number
    814066928752
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 61% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel flap missing

  16. Pass74,808 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,808 miles
    Test number
    714937583519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,054 miles (+10,046)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,054 miles
    Test number
    632429626897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,008 miles (+11,343)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,008 miles
    Test number
    970395570528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,665 miles (+11,379)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    850604425602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,286 miles6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,286 miles
    Test number
    758846105040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,286 miles (+9,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,286 miles
    Test number
    908526905077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail24,544 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,544 miles
    Test number
    166612724052
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,544 miles (+5,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,544 miles
    Test number
    395742424075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass18,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,782 miles
    Test number
    528081123097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail18,782 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,782 miles
    Test number
    759161323025
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE53 LJS

Does LE53 LJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 LJS is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 LJS?
The MOT on LE53 LJS is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 LJS done?
LE53 LJS was recorded at 124,804 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,734 miles a year.
Has LE53 LJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 LJS has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LE53 LJS 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 LJS find?
LE53 LJS passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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