Ford Fiesta
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,242 cc
LX53 RBUMOT history
LX53 RBU is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 190,020 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 190,020 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,305 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 RBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 RBU was last recorded at 190,020 miles on 30 Mar 2024, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 189,772 miles · 23 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 248 miles
- Average per year
- 9,305 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 190,020 miles
- 2023 – 174,569 miles
- 2022 – 159,021 miles
- 2021 – 148,739 miles
- 2020 – 141,589 miles
- 2019 – 134,252 miles
- 2018 – 126,535 miles
- 2017 – 114,380 miles
- 2016 – 101,103 miles
- 2015 – 86,996 miles
- 2014 – 82,769 miles
- 2013 – 78,979 miles
- 2012 – 74,058 miles
- 2011 – 64,027 miles
- 2010 – 54,250 miles
- 2009 – 50,417 miles
- 2008 – 41,968 miles
- 2007 – 35,914 miles
- 2006 – 26,846 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,020 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,020 miles (+248)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 190,020 miles
- Test number
- 220230904211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,772 miles (+15,203)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,772 miles
- Test number
- 486373516470
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass174,569 miles (+15,548)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 174,569 miles
- Test number
- 177447574378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,021 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 159,021 miles
- Test number
- 446619965466
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail159,015 miles (+10,276)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,015 miles
- Test number
- 910352632962
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass148,739 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 148,739 miles
- Test number
- 360771405421
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail148,734 miles (+7,145)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,734 miles
- Test number
- 101533104314
- MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass141,589 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 141,589 miles
- Test number
- 925318440835
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail141,586 miles (+7,334)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,586 miles
- Test number
- 778850592036
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass134,252 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 134,252 miles
- Test number
- 314178776127
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail134,252 miles (+7,717)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,252 miles
- Test number
- 460403266355
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass126,535 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 126,535 miles
- Test number
- 689304421601
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak
Fail126,535 miles (+12,155)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,535 miles
- Test number
- 355604141373
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak
Pass114,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 114,380 miles
- Test number
- 612062007956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,380 miles (+13,277)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,380 miles
- Test number
- 769614914038
- FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureCentral Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Pass101,103 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 101,103 miles
- Test number
- 891246457628
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail101,103 miles (+14,107)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,103 miles
- Test number
- 253321189127
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 86,996 miles
- Test number
- 105392595041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,996 miles (+4,227)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,996 miles
- Test number
- 126790795404
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail82,769 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,769 miles
- Test number
- 115268944046
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,769 miles (+3,790)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 82,769 miles
- Test number
- 165128344037
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,979 miles (+4,921)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 78,979 miles
- Test number
- 788899473034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,058 miles (+10,031)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 74,058 miles
- Test number
- 225769802193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass64,027 miles (+9,777)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 64,027 miles
- Test number
- 818699121119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,250 miles (+3,833)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2011
- Odometer
- 54,250 miles
- Test number
- 510455140131
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 50,417 miles
- Test number
- 852038729392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,417 miles (+8,449)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,417 miles
- Test number
- 563448629386
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NoteCuts in both front tyres outer side walls but not to cords
- NoteN/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
- NoteO/s/f door mirror broken heldon with tape and sequre
Pass41,968 miles (+6,054)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 41,968 miles
- Test number
- 684422598271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,914 miles (+9,068)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 35,914 miles
- Test number
- 822651247364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre wall
Pass26,846 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 26,846 miles
- Test number
- 782029356235
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LX53 RBU
- Does LX53 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 RBU expired on 1 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 RBU?
- The MOT on LX53 RBU expired on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 RBU done?
- LX53 RBU was recorded at 190,020 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2024, an average of 9,305 miles a year.
- Has LX53 RBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 RBU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX53 RBU 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 RBU find?
- LX53 RBU passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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