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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LT52 FTAMOT history

LT52 FTA is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LT52 FTA green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
62,857 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 FTA
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
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 FTA was last recorded at 62,857 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,497 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,360 miles
Average per year
2,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,857 miles
  • 2025 – 60,497 miles
  • 2024 – 57,767 miles
  • 2023 – 52,315 miles
  • 2022 – 50,091 miles
  • 2021 – 46,865 miles
  • 2020 – 39,872 miles
  • 2019 – 32,450 miles
  • 2018 – 31,738 miles
  • 2017 – 31,102 miles
  • 2016 – 30,381 miles
  • 2015 – 29,637 miles
  • 2014 – 28,666 miles
  • 2013 – 27,581 miles
  • 2012 – 26,294 miles
  • 2011 – 24,471 miles
  • 2010 – 23,066 miles
  • 2009 – 21,116 miles
  • 2008 – 19,167 miles
  • 2007 – 17,888 miles
  • 2006 – 15,797 miles
  • 2005 – 13,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,857 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    939992675364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail62,857 miles (+2,360)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    642327563136
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass60,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    827674955647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail60,497 miles (+2,730)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    195551439547
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass57,767 miles (+5,452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    616251510485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass52,315 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    656298390402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail52,313 miles (+2,222)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,313 miles
    Test number
    412507951422
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass50,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,091 miles
    Test number
    714796554831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has VERY little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail50,091 miles (+3,226)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,091 miles
    Test number
    469706470498
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has VERY little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass46,865 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,865 miles
    Test number
    654886985647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,863 miles (+6,991)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,863 miles
    Test number
    799530111224
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass39,872 miles (+7,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    710230968655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass32,450 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,450 miles
    Test number
    785738510446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,738 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,738 miles
    Test number
    133636883142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,102 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    941697145495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,381 miles
    Test number
    568775492133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,381 miles (+744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,381 miles
    Test number
    788822884566
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass29,637 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,637 miles
    Test number
    487353185723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,666 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,666 miles
    Test number
    398743274449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,581 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,581 miles
    Test number
    748019463217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,294 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,294 miles
    Test number
    316092172229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,471 miles (+1,405)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,471 miles
    Test number
    226083871234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre cracking
  23. Pass23,066 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,066 miles
    Test number
    264387070287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,116 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,116 miles
    Test number
    732802079215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,167 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,167 miles
    Test number
    202669268212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,888 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,888 miles
    Test number
    374230177211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,797 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,797 miles
    Test number
    390631776200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    13,612 miles
    Test number
    690572875229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 FTA

Does LT52 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 FTA is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 FTA?
The MOT on LT52 FTA is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 FTA done?
LT52 FTA was recorded at 62,857 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,359 miles a year.
Has LT52 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 FTA has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LT52 FTA 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 LT52 FTA find?
LT52 FTA passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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