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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LU52 COSMOT history

LU52 COS is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LU52 COS silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,322 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU52 COS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU52 COS was last recorded at 104,322 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,040 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
4,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,322 miles
  • 2024 – 104,040 miles
  • 2023 – 94,028 miles
  • 2022 – 84,360 miles
  • 2021 – 76,550 miles
  • 2020 – 67,400 miles
  • 2019 – 58,933 miles
  • 2018 – 53,417 miles
  • 2017 – 48,130 miles
  • 2016 – 40,802 miles
  • 2015 – 37,615 miles
  • 2014 – 34,902 miles
  • 2013 – 32,320 miles
  • 2012 – 29,124 miles
  • 2011 – 26,140 miles
  • 2010 – 23,254 miles
  • 2009 – 21,214 miles
  • 2008 – 19,052 miles
  • 2007 – 16,570 miles
  • 2006 – 13,982 miles
  • 2005 – 11,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,322 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear intermediate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,322 miles (+282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,322 miles
    Test number
    290942517230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass104,040 miles (+10,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,040 miles
    Test number
    876247304704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass94,028 miles (+9,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,028 miles
    Test number
    757921434488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,360 miles (+7,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,360 miles
    Test number
    106614256661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass76,550 miles (+9,150)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,550 miles
    Test number
    800304372151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass67,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,400 miles
    Test number
    527371372915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,400 miles (+8,467)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,400 miles
    Test number
    933567010125
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass58,933 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,933 miles
    Test number
    186926456610
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rearat rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail58,933 miles (+5,516)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,933 miles
    Test number
    936936933238
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rearat rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,417 miles (+130)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    997659144806
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged union into caliper bent slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail53,287 miles (+72)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    392036706509
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear intermediate (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexible metal pipe section damaged kinked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear intermediate corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail53,215 miles (+5,085)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    285996434282
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers have serious reduction in there damping effect
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear intermediate (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexible metal pipe section damaged kinked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear intermediate corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass48,130 miles (+7,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,130 miles
    Test number
    313851998894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass40,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    691659674735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail40,802 miles (+3,187)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    906178723162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass37,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    879427358571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,615 miles (+2,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    272963607376
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass34,902 miles (+2,582)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,902 miles
    Test number
    328895624322
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake pipes greased

  19. Pass32,320 miles (+3,196)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,320 miles
    Test number
    445920643357
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNote,brake pipes greased

  20. Pass29,124 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,124 miles
    Test number
    835948732317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,140 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,140 miles
    Test number
    868073251381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,254 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,254 miles
    Test number
    482340420441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,214 miles (+2,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,214 miles
    Test number
    664238839384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass19,052 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,052 miles
    Test number
    393100348368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,570 miles
    Test number
    353211537341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,570 miles (+2,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,570 miles
    Test number
    134141137317
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass13,982 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,982 miles
    Test number
    762266536395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    11,414 miles
    Test number
    460010345492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU52 COS

Does LU52 COS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU52 COS is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU52 COS?
The MOT on LU52 COS is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU52 COS done?
LU52 COS was recorded at 104,322 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,653 miles a year.
Has LU52 COS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU52 COS has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LU52 COS 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 LU52 COS find?
LU52 COS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose.

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