
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryEngine and gearbox are covered in engine oil .
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.
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 .
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.
Pass136,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 136,577 miles
- Test number
- 507575861552
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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 .
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 .
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Pass78,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,640 miles
- Test number
- 709747938466
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass39,239 miles (+5,986)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 39,239 miles
- Test number
- 920480460201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,253 miles (+5,703)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 33,253 miles
- Test number
- 871016109362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,550 miles (+5,917)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,550 miles
- Test number
- 381006028310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,633 miles (+3,236)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 21,633 miles
- Test number
- 882023337383
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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