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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,399 cc

LX53 LEFMOT history

LX53 LEF is a silver diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 15 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

LX53 LEF silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2024
Mileage
196,562 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 LEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 LEF was last recorded at 196,562 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,562 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 196,562 miles
  • 2022 – 186,783 miles
  • 2021 – 177,801 miles
  • 2020 – 170,340 miles
  • 2019 – 158,838 miles
  • 2018 – 144,431 miles
  • 2017 – 131,771 miles
  • 2016 – 118,836 miles
  • 2015 – 106,078 miles
  • 2014 – 91,081 miles
  • 2013 – 78,889 miles
  • 2012 – 65,242 miles
  • 2011 – 54,034 miles
  • 2010 – 46,167 miles
  • 2009 – 41,487 miles
  • 2008 – 35,044 miles
  • 2007 – 28,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,562 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    196,562 miles
    Test number
    641820401505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail196,562 miles (+9,779)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,562 miles
    Test number
    595018985091
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass186,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    186,783 miles
    Test number
    231041407417
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail186,783 miles (+8,982)2 dangerous9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,783 miles
    Test number
    971384047874
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil dipstick broken.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,801 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,801 miles
    Test number
    410050421322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy

  6. Fail177,801 miles (+7,461)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,801 miles
    Test number
    388853021480
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy

  7. Pass170,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,340 miles
    Test number
    842588506167
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Fail170,321 miles (+11,483)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,321 miles
    Test number
    407161230244
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Pass158,838 miles (+14,407)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,838 miles
    Test number
    422315713839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,431 miles (+12,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,431 miles
    Test number
    661489338059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass131,771 miles (+12,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,771 miles
    Test number
    572112219246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,836 miles
    Test number
    128750674035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail118,836 miles (+12,758)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,836 miles
    Test number
    354001437766
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass106,078 miles (+14,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,078 miles
    Test number
    668833319359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cut on sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  15. Pass91,081 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,081 miles
    Test number
    237453424318
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Fail91,081 miles (+12,192)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,081 miles
    Test number
    476413024300
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass78,889 miles (+13,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,889 miles
    Test number
    305684423346
    • NoteCorrosion in rear silencer

  18. Pass65,242 miles (+11,208)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,242 miles
    Test number
    899160522330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteAir-bag lamp on
    • NoteCorrosion in rear silencer

  19. Pass54,034 miles (+7,867)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,034 miles
    Test number
    945721921310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,167 miles (+4,680)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,167 miles
    Test number
    611905410377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,487 miles
    Test number
    964126709329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    413497718349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,044 miles (+6,883)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,044 miles
    Test number
    403822718021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,161 miles
    Test number
    321045417032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 LEF

Does LX53 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 LEF expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 LEF?
The MOT on LX53 LEF expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 LEF done?
LX53 LEF was recorded at 196,562 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 10,016 miles a year.
Has LX53 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 LEF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 LEF 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 LEF find?
LX53 LEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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