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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LS53 HVBMOT history

LS53 HVB is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 141,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LS53 HVB black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
141,628 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HVB was last recorded at 141,628 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,794 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
834 miles
Average per year
6,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,628 miles
  • 2025 – 140,794 miles
  • 2024 – 131,319 miles
  • 2023 – 121,118 miles
  • 2022 – 110,279 miles
  • 2021 – 98,229 miles
  • 2020 – 87,334 miles
  • 2019 – 80,679 miles
  • 2018 – 72,217 miles
  • 2017 – 64,068 miles
  • 2016 – 58,395 miles
  • 2015 – 54,473 miles
  • 2014 – 51,887 miles
  • 2013 – 47,234 miles
  • 2012 – 42,509 miles
  • 2011 – 39,287 miles
  • 2010 – 33,157 miles
  • 2009 – 25,059 miles
  • 2008 – 19,917 miles
  • 2007 – 14,364 miles
  • 2006 – 9,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,628 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside H/LAMP IN POOR CONDITION

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,628 miles (+834)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    141,628 miles
    Test number
    309733239803
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  2. Pass140,794 miles (+9,475)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,794 miles
    Test number
    170563380210
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass131,319 miles (+10,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,319 miles
    Test number
    352959846922
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,118 miles (+22)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    297279059796
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,096 miles (+10,817)3 major1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,096 miles
    Test number
    965306220010
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,279 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,279 miles
    Test number
    624651992828
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight leveling device was inoperative start of test
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop up engine oil to carry out mot test

  7. Fail110,262 miles (+12,033)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,262 miles
    Test number
    386489785868
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement border line free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight leveling device was inoperative start of test
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop up engine oil to carry out mot test

  8. Pass98,229 miles (+10,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,229 miles
    Test number
    518551491395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside H/LAMP IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass87,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,334 miles
    Test number
    299636849862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail87,333 miles (+6,654)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    847306972507
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    704095435904
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail80,679 miles (+8,462)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    684432370568
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass72,217 miles (+8,149)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,217 miles
    Test number
    385181977269
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside H/LAMP IN POOR CONDITION

  14. Pass64,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,068 miles
    Test number
    533855499661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside H/LAMP IN POOR CONDITION

  15. Fail64,068 miles (+5,673)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,068 miles
    Test number
    185671336589
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside H/LAMP IN POOR CONDITION

  16. Pass58,395 miles (+3,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,395 miles
    Test number
    326745991305
    • AdvisoryFront engine stabiliser mount rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass54,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,473 miles
    Test number
    478436328669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,473 miles (+2,586)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,473 miles
    Test number
    746133250708
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass51,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    366624084212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,887 miles (+4,653)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    655124384260
    • DangerousO/s/f tyre badly cracked
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre badly cracked
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail47,234 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    399335683441
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass47,234 miles (+4,725)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    925985583231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Pass42,509 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,509 miles
    Test number
    808654592287
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail42,509 miles (+3,222)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,509 miles
    Test number
    517214992215
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass39,287 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,287 miles
    Test number
    277704291272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,157 miles (+8,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,157 miles
    Test number
    200419590255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass25,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,059 miles
    Test number
    283547889240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Fail25,059 miles (+5,142)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,059 miles
    Test number
    913777089203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass19,917 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,917 miles
    Test number
    652752898226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,364 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,364 miles
    Test number
    362763987238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass9,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,478 miles
    Test number
    674379476294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HVB

Does LS53 HVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HVB is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HVB?
The MOT on LS53 HVB is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HVB done?
LS53 HVB was recorded at 141,628 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 6,600 miles a year.
Has LS53 HVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HVB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 HVB 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 HVB find?
LS53 HVB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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