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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LS53 HWRMOT history

LS53 HWR is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LS53 HWR black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,363 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HWR
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
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HWR was last recorded at 85,363 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 12,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,832 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,531 miles
Average per year
4,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,363 miles
  • 2024 – 72,832 miles
  • 2023 – 60,418 miles
  • 2022 – 58,489 miles
  • 2021 – 56,977 miles
  • 2020 – 55,676 miles
  • 2019 – 54,131 miles
  • 2018 – 51,403 miles
  • 2017 – 48,338 miles
  • 2016 – 45,487 miles
  • 2015 – 41,423 miles
  • 2014 – 39,210 miles
  • 2013 – 36,383 miles
  • 2012 – 34,237 miles
  • 2011 – 28,107 miles
  • 2010 – 25,818 miles
  • 2009 – 22,666 miles
  • 2008 – 17,073 miles
  • 2007 – 12,893 miles
  • 2006 – 7,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,363 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,363 miles (+12,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    886496334490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass72,832 miles (+12,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    953530807374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass60,418 miles (+1,929)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    674014687425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass58,489 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    812413699188
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower suspension has surface rust

  5. Fail58,488 miles (+1,511)2 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    944349914652
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower suspension has surface rust

  6. Pass56,977 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    165695335414
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rim has slight buckel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail56,977 miles (+1,301)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    650945256844
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rim has slight buckel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass55,676 miles (+1,545)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    327112827407
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged adjustment (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass54,131 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,131 miles
    Test number
    185504450659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail54,131 miles (+2,728)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,131 miles
    Test number
    652376421035
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass51,403 miles (+3,065)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,403 miles
    Test number
    865036366605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged Both front. (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass48,338 miles (+2,851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,338 miles
    Test number
    161037751975
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass45,487 miles (+4,064)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,487 miles
    Test number
    893681856732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass41,423 miles (+2,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,423 miles
    Test number
    638155121839
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryDent in left hand front wheel outer rim

  15. Pass39,210 miles (+2,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,210 miles
    Test number
    296374114311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass36,383 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,383 miles
    Test number
    365842803375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,237 miles (+6,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,237 miles
    Test number
    425363402344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass28,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,107 miles
    Test number
    466126101465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,106 miles (+2,288)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,106 miles
    Test number
    325786501395
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass25,818 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    303075600329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,666 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,666 miles
    Test number
    462929209452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,073 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,073 miles
    Test number
    443692818412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,072 miles (+4,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,072 miles
    Test number
    990211218317
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass12,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,893 miles
    Test number
    574063707308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,893 miles (+5,271)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,893 miles
    Test number
    100562507318
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass7,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,622 miles
    Test number
    253976906386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HWR

Does LS53 HWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HWR is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HWR?
The MOT on LS53 HWR is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HWR done?
LS53 HWR was recorded at 85,363 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,073 miles a year.
Has LS53 HWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HWR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 HWR 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 HWR find?
LS53 HWR passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear exhaust mounting defective bracket broke.

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