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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc

LX53 LCTMOT history

LX53 LCT is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

LX53 LCT silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
145,311 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 LCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 LCT was last recorded at 145,311 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 4,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,448 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,863 miles
Average per year
7,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,311 miles
  • 2023 – 140,448 miles
  • 2022 – 136,577 miles
  • 2021 – 128,042 miles
  • 2020 – 121,689 miles
  • 2019 – 112,830 miles
  • 2018 – 101,484 miles
  • 2017 – 93,245 miles
  • 2016 – 83,706 miles
  • 2015 – 78,640 miles
  • 2014 – 71,281 miles
  • 2013 – 61,586 miles
  • 2012 – 53,925 miles
  • 2011 – 44,582 miles
  • 2010 – 39,239 miles
  • 2009 – 33,253 miles
  • 2008 – 27,550 miles
  • 2007 – 21,633 miles
  • 2006 – 18,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,311 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox are covered in engine oil .

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, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn , ok at present.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,311 miles (+4,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,311 miles
    Test number
    968215506051
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox are covered in engine oil .
  2. Pass140,448 miles (+3,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,448 miles
    Test number
    929952152925
    • AdvisoryEngine has a bad oil leak front subframe and steering rack are covered in engine oil.
  3. Pass136,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,577 miles
    Test number
    507575861552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,577 miles (+8,535)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,577 miles
    Test number
    274537423357
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass128,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,042 miles
    Test number
    467161133442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil and diesel .
  6. Fail128,042 miles (+6,353)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,042 miles
    Test number
    545897634108
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner and outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords nearly exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened spring corroded and weak , vehicle not sitting level. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil and diesel .
  7. Pass121,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,689 miles
    Test number
    309875500331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush worn , ok at present.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail121,689 miles (+8,859)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,689 miles
    Test number
    124068381210
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush worn , ok at present.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass112,830 miles (+11,346)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,830 miles
    Test number
    375717184225
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass101,484 miles (+8,239)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,484 miles
    Test number
    433707977085
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
  11. Pass93,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,245 miles
    Test number
    264008568274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Fail93,245 miles (+9,539)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,245 miles
    Test number
    125455344120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  13. Pass83,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,706 miles
    Test number
    570715377271
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slight rusting
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front number plate
  14. Fail83,706 miles (+5,066)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,706 miles
    Test number
    276663159494
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slight rusting
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front number plate
  15. Pass78,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,640 miles
    Test number
    709747938466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,640 miles (+7,359)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,640 miles
    Test number
    386923409460
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  17. Pass71,281 miles (+9,695)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,281 miles
    Test number
    697094574201
    • NoteNS REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO LIMIT, OS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, OS FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES, NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES
  18. Pass61,586 miles (+7,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,586 miles
    Test number
    845579663234
    • NoteNS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES, OS REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL
  19. Pass53,925 miles (+9,343)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,925 miles
    Test number
    496641272294
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNS FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES
  20. Pass44,582 miles (+5,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,582 miles
    Test number
    619826251248
    • NoteNS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES
  21. Pass39,239 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,239 miles
    Test number
    920480460201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,253 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,253 miles
    Test number
    871016109362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,550 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,550 miles
    Test number
    381006028310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,633 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,633 miles
    Test number
    882023337383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,397 miles
    Test number
    832638936392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 LCT

Does LX53 LCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 LCT expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 LCT?
The MOT on LX53 LCT expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 LCT done?
LX53 LCT was recorded at 145,311 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 7,052 miles a year.
Has LX53 LCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 LCT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 LCT 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 LX53 LCT find?
LX53 LCT passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: engine and gearbox are covered in engine oil ..

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