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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LM53 PLOMOT history

LM53 PLO is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 67,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LM53 PLO silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,989 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 PLO
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
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 PLO was last recorded at 67,989 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,985 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,989 miles
  • 2025 – 67,974 miles
  • 2024 – 66,053 miles
  • 2023 – 61,913 miles
  • 2022 – 59,570 miles
  • 2021 – 58,711 miles
  • 2020 – 57,542 miles
  • 2019 – 56,810 miles
  • 2018 – 55,773 miles
  • 2017 – 52,862 miles
  • 2016 – 50,043 miles
  • 2015 – 47,697 miles
  • 2014 – 44,972 miles
  • 2013 – 39,502 miles
  • 2012 – 36,512 miles
  • 2011 – 32,268 miles
  • 2010 – 27,912 miles
  • 2009 – 23,731 miles
  • 2008 – 20,205 miles
  • 2007 – 16,323 miles
  • 2006 – 12,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,989 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brakes worn = inner faces and noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s brake pipes 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,989 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    113887289302
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn = inner faces and noisy
    • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s brake pipes corroded

  2. Fail67,985 miles (+11)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    615993305650
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability suspension bush = bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn = inner faces and noisy
    • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryWashers frozen = -3 at test

  3. Fail67,974 miles (+1,921)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    889556308778
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass66,053 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    204046780702
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail66,053 miles (+4,140)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    219439098881
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    216500879574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail61,913 miles (+2,343)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    814883926474
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass59,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    176634978063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail59,570 miles (+859)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    566362523231
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass58,711 miles (+1,169)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    213542378948
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass57,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    418011398252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,542 miles (+732)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    604480956844
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass56,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,810 miles
    Test number
    911219729768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,810 miles (+1,037)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,810 miles
    Test number
    277645255782
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass55,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,773 miles
    Test number
    563663079045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,773 miles (+2,911)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,773 miles
    Test number
    248438903407
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass52,862 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,862 miles
    Test number
    375184837927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,043 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    357149200847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,697 miles
    Test number
    971300767091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,697 miles (+2,725)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,697 miles
    Test number
    859766253119
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass44,972 miles (+5,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,972 miles
    Test number
    345782924349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail39,502 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    176030033377
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass39,502 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    215000533326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,512 miles
    Test number
    879145332303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,512 miles (+4,244)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,512 miles
    Test number
    419824232496
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre out of shape

  26. Fail32,268 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,268 miles
    Test number
    447834231424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass32,268 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,268 miles
    Test number
    609744931355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,912 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,912 miles
    Test number
    931898720371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,731 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    531261119308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,205 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,205 miles
    Test number
    950351248339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16,323 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,323 miles
    Test number
    251982347339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass12,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    12,102 miles
    Test number
    644325946386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 PLO

Does LM53 PLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 PLO is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 PLO?
The MOT on LM53 PLO is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM53 PLO done?
LM53 PLO was recorded at 67,989 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has LM53 PLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 PLO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM53 PLO 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 LM53 PLO find?
LM53 PLO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes worn = inner faces and noisy; rear o/s and n/s brake pipes corroded.

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