Ford Fiesta
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc
LX53 LCUMOT history
LX53 LCU is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 2 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,183 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 173,183 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,048 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 LCU
- 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 valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 LCU was last recorded at 173,183 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 173,180 miles · 3 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 8,048 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,183 miles
- 2025 – 172,576 miles
- 2024 – 170,488 miles
- 2023 – 168,600 miles
- 2022 – 166,466 miles
- 2021 – 163,184 miles
- 2020 – 160,910 miles
- 2019 – 156,128 miles
- 2018 – 143,779 miles
- 2017 – 135,106 miles
- 2016 – 120,002 miles
- 2015 – 102,134 miles
- 2013 – 56,563 miles
- 2012 – 45,014 miles
- 2011 – 38,193 miles
- 2010 – 33,667 miles
- 2009 – 27,773 miles
- 2008 – 24,131 miles
- 2007 – 18,646 miles
- 2006 – 15,840 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,183 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,183 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 173,183 miles
- Test number
- 993332785683
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension corroded
Fail173,180 miles (+604)3 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,180 miles
- Test number
- 199381438875
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre screw
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension corroded
Pass172,576 miles (+2,088)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 172,576 miles
- Test number
- 323963457451
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Header tank
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,488 miles (+1,888)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 170,488 miles
- Test number
- 461436064080
- MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass168,600 miles (+37)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 168,600 miles
- Test number
- 835620393058
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail168,563 miles (+2,097)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,563 miles
- Test number
- 356325962920
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass166,466 miles (+3,282)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 166,466 miles
- Test number
- 202458274385
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,184 miles (+2,274)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 163,184 miles
- Test number
- 641956175763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,910 miles (+4,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 160,910 miles
- Test number
- 589245220870
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside rear hose, up to nearside rear hose, up to nearside front hose, up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass156,128 miles (+12,349)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 156,128 miles
- Test number
- 714384603923
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, nearside rear, offside rear, up to offside rear hose, up to nearside rear hose, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,779 miles (+8,673)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 143,779 miles
- Test number
- 931738033513
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass135,106 miles (+15,104)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 135,106 miles
- Test number
- 640768838954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,002 miles (+17,868)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 120,002 miles
- Test number
- 793431963490
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass102,134 miles (+45,571)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 102,134 miles
- Test number
- 448857695039
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteSlight huming noise from offside front wheel bearing
- NoteWear to front tyres
Pass56,563 miles (+11,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 56,563 miles
- Test number
- 449001643285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,014 miles (+6,821)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 45,014 miles
- Test number
- 698877332210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,193 miles (+4,526)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 38,193 miles
- Test number
- 628532261241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,667 miles (+5,894)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 33,667 miles
- Test number
- 680453960265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,773 miles (+3,642)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,773 miles
- Test number
- 870920389204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,131 miles (+5,485)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 24,131 miles
- Test number
- 891379898239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,646 miles (+2,806)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 18,646 miles
- Test number
- 401406307496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 15,840 miles
- Test number
- 803821336396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 LCU
- Does LX53 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 LCU is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 LCU?
- The MOT on LX53 LCU is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 LCU done?
- LX53 LCU was recorded at 173,183 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 8,048 miles a year.
- Has LX53 LCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 LCU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX53 LCU 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 LCU find?
- LX53 LCU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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