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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,242 cc

LR53 YJMMOT history

LR53 YJM is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR53 YJM blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,517 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YJM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YJM was last recorded at 99,517 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 7,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,170 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,347 miles
Average per year
4,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,517 miles
  • 2025 – 92,170 miles
  • 2024 – 83,868 miles
  • 2022 – 78,552 miles
  • 2021 – 78,409 miles
  • 2020 – 77,892 miles
  • 2019 – 73,727 miles
  • 2018 – 73,712 miles
  • 2017 – 73,639 miles
  • 2016 – 73,622 miles
  • 2015 – 72,594 miles
  • 2014 – 63,553 miles
  • 2013 – 57,280 miles
  • 2012 – 51,526 miles
  • 2011 – 45,213 miles
  • 2010 – 36,024 miles
  • 2009 – 30,157 miles
  • 2008 – 23,018 miles
  • 2007 – 16,426 miles
  • 2006 – 10,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,517 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    193649207681
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail99,517 miles (+7,347)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    869147097696
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass92,170 miles (+8,302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    538409471689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,868 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,868 miles
    Test number
    983963302878
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Fail83,868 miles (+5,316)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,868 miles
    Test number
    432466703735
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass78,552 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    963246978154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,409 miles (+517)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    862130776992
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass77,892 miles (+4,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,892 miles
    Test number
    549619500290
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass73,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,727 miles
    Test number
    243861206985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail73,727 miles (+15)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,727 miles
    Test number
    116693695080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass73,712 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,712 miles
    Test number
    373540214638
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre cracking // nsf tyre worn on inner edge
  12. Pass73,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    826999503656
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam intermittent working but working at time of re-test
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Fail73,639 miles (+17)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    564154873007
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Pass73,622 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    198982018239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping
  15. Fail73,622 miles (+1,028)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    130330446051
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping
  16. Pass72,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,594 miles
    Test number
    387624750659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn n/s/f
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
  17. Fail72,594 miles (+9,041)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,594 miles
    Test number
    519015268708
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn n/s/f
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
  18. Pass63,553 miles (+6,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    215396194266
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  19. Pass57,280 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,280 miles
    Test number
    476117593298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  20. Fail57,274 miles (+5,748)3 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    879307893217
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a nail, cracking and worn.
  21. Fail51,526 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    286643402399
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass51,526 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    818613502303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,213 miles (+9,189)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,213 miles
    Test number
    447101001491
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  24. Pass36,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,024 miles
    Test number
    523172900340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,024 miles (+5,867)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,024 miles
    Test number
    583252200311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  26. Pass30,157 miles (+7,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,157 miles
    Test number
    582002609305
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  27. Pass23,018 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,018 miles
    Test number
    191093908394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,426 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,426 miles
    Test number
    452854107350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail10,451 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,451 miles
    Test number
    220053606381
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  30. Pass10,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    10,451 miles
    Test number
    480143806378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 YJM

Does LR53 YJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 YJM is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YJM?
The MOT on LR53 YJM is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 YJM done?
LR53 YJM was recorded at 99,517 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
Has LR53 YJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YJM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 YJM 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 LR53 YJM find?
LR53 YJM passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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