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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LS52 PMUMOT history

LS52 PMU is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LS52 PMU green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,551 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 PMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 PMU was last recorded at 60,551 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,431 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,120 miles
Average per year
2,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,551 miles
  • 2025 – 58,431 miles
  • 2024 – 56,648 miles
  • 2023 – 55,148 miles
  • 2022 – 53,364 miles
  • 2021 – 51,997 miles
  • 2020 – 50,229 miles
  • 2019 – 48,529 miles
  • 2018 – 46,769 miles
  • 2017 – 45,052 miles
  • 2016 – 43,120 miles
  • 2015 – 42,440 miles
  • 2014 – 39,657 miles
  • 2013 – 36,351 miles
  • 2012 – 34,160 miles
  • 2011 – 29,950 miles
  • 2010 – 26,527 miles
  • 2009 – 22,127 miles
  • 2008 – 19,362 miles
  • 2007 – 15,978 miles
  • 2006 – 12,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,551 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,551 miles (+2,120)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    638821909820
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass58,431 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    531014352978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,648 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,648 miles
    Test number
    398867032620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,148 miles (+1,784)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,148 miles
    Test number
    252689051213
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,364 miles
    Test number
    739643749354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,364 miles (+1,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,364 miles
    Test number
    762565737064
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,997 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,997 miles
    Test number
    299040065274
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Fail51,997 miles (+1,768)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,997 miles
    Test number
    947010667022
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass50,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    307224190110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail50,229 miles (+1,700)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    256110303155
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass48,529 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,529 miles
    Test number
    869400111116
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail48,526 miles (+1,757)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    937153110370
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Power steering ram leaking both sides (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass46,769 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,769 miles
    Test number
    412330200360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,052 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    936591312807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,120 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,120 miles
    Test number
    811414898806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,440 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    180042562761
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  17. Fail42,440 miles (+2,783)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    812347998346
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  18. Pass39,657 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,657 miles
    Test number
    915939674261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,351 miles (+2,191)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,351 miles
    Test number
    145126973275
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing

  20. Pass34,160 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,160 miles
    Test number
    346478072232
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail34,160 miles (+4,210)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,160 miles
    Test number
    179218172264
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail29,950 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,950 miles
    Test number
    419689771242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass29,950 miles (+3,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,950 miles
    Test number
    529599571273
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass26,527 miles (+4,400)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,527 miles
    Test number
    384772390478
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on sidewall

  25. Pass22,127 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,127 miles
    Test number
    604165589295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,362 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,362 miles
    Test number
    970109988296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,978 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,978 miles
    Test number
    212715277202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,783 miles
    Test number
    910826076247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 PMU

Does LS52 PMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 PMU is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 PMU?
The MOT on LS52 PMU is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 PMU done?
LS52 PMU was recorded at 60,551 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,458 miles a year.
Has LS52 PMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 PMU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 PMU 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 LS52 PMU find?
LS52 PMU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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