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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LS53 HSXMOT history

LS53 HSX is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LS53 HSX silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,467 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HSX
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
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HSX was last recorded at 55,467 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,929 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
2,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,467 miles
  • 2022 – 54,929 miles
  • 2020 – 54,192 miles
  • 2019 – 51,795 miles
  • 2018 – 49,160 miles
  • 2017 – 44,257 miles
  • 2015 – 41,800 miles
  • 2014 – 41,402 miles
  • 2012 – 38,547 miles
  • 2011 – 35,337 miles
  • 2010 – 24,261 miles
  • 2009 – 16,503 miles
  • 2008 – 13,876 miles
  • 2007 – 10,952 miles
  • 2006 – 7,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,467 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (1.1.15 (b))
  • 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,467 miles (+538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,467 miles
    Test number
    286555252460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass54,929 miles (+737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,929 miles
    Test number
    369056300211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass54,192 miles (+2,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,192 miles
    Test number
    659713637760
    • AdvisoryFront headlight been tinted to chamberlain lens but doesn't not effect the output or the colour (Both)
  4. Pass51,795 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    432038785697
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail51,795 miles (+2,635)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    446476599129
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,160 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,160 miles
    Test number
    484385338309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,257 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,257 miles
    Test number
    407457235489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    273679664749
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
  9. Fail41,800 miles (+398)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    192920075717
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass41,402 miles (+2,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,402 miles
    Test number
    358659204257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass38,547 miles (+3,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,547 miles
    Test number
    917015132342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass35,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,337 miles
    Test number
    656555011332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,337 miles (+11,076)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,337 miles
    Test number
    639165111357
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass24,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,261 miles
    Test number
    262515110308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,261 miles (+7,758)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,261 miles
    Test number
    991145510346
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass16,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,503 miles
    Test number
    930191269244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,503 miles (+2,627)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,503 miles
    Test number
    863601969233
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
  18. Pass13,876 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,876 miles
    Test number
    164822868296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,952 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,952 miles
    Test number
    404211867205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,496 miles
    Test number
    963301276272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail7,496 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,496 miles
    Test number
    513200276255
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LS53 HSX

Does LS53 HSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HSX is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HSX?
The MOT on LS53 HSX is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HSX done?
LS53 HSX was recorded at 55,467 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,483 miles a year.
Has LS53 HSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HSX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LS53 HSX 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 LS53 HSX find?
LS53 HSX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened both; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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