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Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LX52 FFUMOT history

LX52 FFU is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LX52 FFU green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,337 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FFU
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
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FFU was last recorded at 115,337 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2020: 91,864 miles, lower than 97,847 miles on 27 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,813 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,524 miles
Average per year
4,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,337 miles
  • 2025 – 111,813 miles
  • 2024 – 107,219 miles
  • 2023 – 102,656 miles
  • 2022 – 98,299 miles
  • 2021 – 93,723 miles
  • 2020 – 91,864 miles
  • 2019 – 97,847 miles
  • 2018 – 82,003 miles
  • 2017 – 76,644 miles
  • 2016 – 70,451 miles
  • 2015 – 63,801 miles
  • 2014 – 57,950 miles
  • 2013 – 52,706 miles
  • 2012 – 47,125 miles
  • 2011 – 40,858 miles
  • 2010 – 36,356 miles
  • 2009 – 32,367 miles
  • 2008 – 28,672 miles
  • 2007 – 24,872 miles
  • 2006 – 20,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,337 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,337 miles (+3,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,337 miles
    Test number
    729510576901
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass111,813 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,813 miles
    Test number
    468818355899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,219 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,219 miles
    Test number
    139188342508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,656 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,656 miles
    Test number
    887656287070
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DIRTY (BOTH SIDE) (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail102,654 miles (+4,355)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,654 miles
    Test number
    261145729089
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed ABORTED DUE TO HIGH READINGS (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DIRTY (BOTH SIDE) (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass98,299 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,299 miles
    Test number
    624125543350
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail98,297 miles (+4,574)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,297 miles
    Test number
    200438814938
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass93,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,723 miles
    Test number
    551193798912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,723 miles (+1,859)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,723 miles
    Test number
    235092239689
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,864 miles (-5,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    867617926882
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,847 miles (+15,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,847 miles
    Test number
    422534013279
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass82,003 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,003 miles
    Test number
    922339590349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,644 miles (+6,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    155699916548
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass70,451 miles (+6,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    290721417643
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass63,801 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,801 miles
    Test number
    511147664799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,950 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    146229234205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,706 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,706 miles
    Test number
    546474533207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,125 miles (+6,267)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    385826732215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,858 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,858 miles
    Test number
    245606331246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,356 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,356 miles
    Test number
    954569430247
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteNeraside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

  21. Fail36,352 miles (+3,985)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    961219530277
    • FailureNearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteNeraside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

  22. Pass32,367 miles (+3,695)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,367 miles
    Test number
    184802539200
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail28,672 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,672 miles
    Test number
    232131048251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass28,672 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,672 miles
    Test number
    724781248285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    330076737455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,872 miles (+4,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    852044237261
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

  27. Pass20,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,516 miles
    Test number
    484634746299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 FFU

Does LX52 FFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FFU is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FFU?
The MOT on LX52 FFU is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 FFU done?
LX52 FFU was recorded at 115,337 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,746 miles a year.
Has LX52 FFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FFU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 FFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 FFU find?
LX52 FFU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output.

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