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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,242 cc

LS53 HTGMOT history

LS53 HTG is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 102,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LS53 HTG silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
102,951 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HTG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HTG was last recorded at 102,951 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,663 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,288 miles
Average per year
3,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,951 miles
  • 2025 – 97,663 miles
  • 2024 – 95,004 miles
  • 2022 – 90,899 miles
  • 2021 – 90,515 miles
  • 2020 – 90,229 miles
  • 2019 – 89,535 miles
  • 2018 – 88,224 miles
  • 2017 – 87,075 miles
  • 2016 – 84,547 miles
  • 2015 – 81,535 miles
  • 2014 – 77,104 miles
  • 2013 – 74,324 miles
  • 2012 – 68,652 miles
  • 2011 – 60,541 miles
  • 2010 – 55,469 miles
  • 2009 – 47,966 miles
  • 2008 – 42,614 miles
  • 2007 – 36,617 miles
  • 2006 – 29,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,951 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,951 miles (+5,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    708492736536
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass97,663 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    121378498360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,657 miles (+2,653)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,657 miles
    Test number
    456806542606
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass95,004 miles (+61)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,004 miles
    Test number
    668471584403
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail94,943 miles (+4,044)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,943 miles
    Test number
    138199080623
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass90,899 miles (+384)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,899 miles
    Test number
    778869262054
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,515 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,515 miles
    Test number
    737432349563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,229 miles
    Test number
    603260673214
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  9. Fail90,229 miles (+10)1 dangerous7 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,229 miles
    Test number
    890642313916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  10. Fail90,219 miles (+684)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,219 miles
    Test number
    678197736819
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between the wheel cylinder and hoes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between the wheel cylinder and hoes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between the ABS pump and fuel tank by the exhaust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

  11. Pass89,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    114270717196
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides. (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,535 miles (+1,311)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    574465118207
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides. (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,224 miles
    Test number
    773690097013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,224 miles (+1,149)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,224 miles
    Test number
    856487972381
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass87,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,075 miles
    Test number
    564777505464
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail87,075 miles (+2,528)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,075 miles
    Test number
    657441539235
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass84,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,547 miles
    Test number
    308669781747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,547 miles (+3,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,547 miles
    Test number
    228156167808
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass81,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,535 miles
    Test number
    230080905944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,535 miles (+4,431)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,535 miles
    Test number
    166253644186
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass77,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,104 miles
    Test number
    325194484284
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail77,104 miles (+2,780)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,104 miles
    Test number
    686884784294
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass74,324 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    128701083273
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished on side wall

  24. Fail74,324 miles (+5,672)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    506801383242
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished on side wall

  25. Pass68,652 miles (+8,111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,652 miles
    Test number
    279513492219
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  26. Pass60,541 miles (+5,072)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,541 miles
    Test number
    837634981225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly deteriorated

  27. Pass55,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    312130000374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,469 miles (+7,503)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    461270600389
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Fail47,966 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    350392409359
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass47,966 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    471862509466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    974952208356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail42,614 miles (+5,997)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    861572108312
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  33. Pass36,617 miles (+7,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,617 miles
    Test number
    261575497239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  34. Pass29,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,336 miles
    Test number
    943056896215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HTG

Does LS53 HTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HTG is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HTG?
The MOT on LS53 HTG is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HTG done?
LS53 HTG was recorded at 102,951 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
Has LS53 HTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HTG has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 HTG 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 HTG find?
LS53 HTG passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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