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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LX53 RBVMOT history

LX53 RBV is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 20 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 43,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LX53 RBV black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,927 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 RBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 RBV was last recorded at 43,927 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,453 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
474 miles
Average per year
2,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,927 miles
  • 2025 – 43,453 miles
  • 2024 – 43,249 miles
  • 2022 – 41,999 miles
  • 2021 – 40,272 miles
  • 2020 – 38,481 miles
  • 2019 – 36,853 miles
  • 2018 – 34,785 miles
  • 2017 – 31,043 miles
  • 2016 – 27,870 miles
  • 2015 – 25,313 miles
  • 2014 – 23,649 miles
  • 2013 – 21,990 miles
  • 2012 – 19,790 miles
  • 2011 – 17,894 miles
  • 2010 – 16,130 miles
  • 2009 – 15,384 miles
  • 2008 – 13,668 miles
  • 2007 – 12,175 miles
  • 2006 – 5,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,927 miles (+474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,927 miles
    Test number
    998757564806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass43,453 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    419136313236
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail43,453 miles (+204)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    530108405970
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass43,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,249 miles
    Test number
    908285280666
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail43,249 miles (+1,250)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,249 miles
    Test number
    485788309002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass41,999 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,999 miles
    Test number
    439997931550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,272 miles
    Test number
    167332414605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,272 miles (+1,791)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,272 miles
    Test number
    395585561636
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass38,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,481 miles
    Test number
    272858310224
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail38,481 miles (+1,628)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,481 miles
    Test number
    676907053690
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass36,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,853 miles
    Test number
    450568935636
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail36,853 miles (+2,068)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,853 miles
    Test number
    894615381573
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass34,785 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,785 miles
    Test number
    274642348071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,782 miles (+3,739)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,782 miles
    Test number
    786154309368
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass31,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,043 miles
    Test number
    289181603066
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail31,043 miles (+3,173)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,043 miles
    Test number
    758321324173
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass27,870 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,870 miles
    Test number
    265118291289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,313 miles
    Test number
    700642471465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,312 miles (+1,663)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,312 miles
    Test number
    385997771620
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass23,649 miles (+1,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,649 miles
    Test number
    768514354366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass21,990 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    21,990 miles
    Test number
    329860953360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,790 miles (+1,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,790 miles
    Test number
    355574952302
    • 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)

  23. Fail17,894 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    466367351335
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass17,894 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    618107851384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,130 miles
    Test number
    101224350338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,130 miles (+746)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,130 miles
    Test number
    181334950376
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass15,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,384 miles
    Test number
    254926359317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,384 miles (+1,716)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,384 miles
    Test number
    912956559357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass13,668 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,668 miles
    Test number
    551733948335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,175 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,175 miles
    Test number
    921200347321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass5,718 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    5,718 miles
    Test number
    240378906348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail5,008 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,008 miles
    Test number
    532462166267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LX53 RBV

Does LX53 RBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 RBV is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 RBV?
The MOT on LX53 RBV is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 RBV done?
LX53 RBV was recorded at 43,927 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,002 miles a year.
Has LX53 RBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 RBV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 RBV 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 RBV find?
LX53 RBV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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