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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LX53 RFFMOT history

LX53 RFF is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 20 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LX53 RFF silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,132 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 RFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 RFF was last recorded at 130,132 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 4,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,387 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,745 miles
Average per year
5,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,132 miles
  • 2025 – 125,387 miles
  • 2024 – 124,381 miles
  • 2023 – 122,398 miles
  • 2022 – 118,979 miles
  • 2021 – 115,394 miles
  • 2020 – 113,088 miles
  • 2019 – 110,113 miles
  • 2018 – 102,089 miles
  • 2017 – 91,505 miles
  • 2015 – 84,440 miles
  • 2014 – 76,799 miles
  • 2013 – 73,195 miles
  • 2012 – 69,406 miles
  • 2011 – 64,164 miles
  • 2010 – 57,114 miles
  • 2009 – 52,583 miles
  • 2008 – 41,652 miles
  • 2007 – 33,033 miles
  • 2006 – 25,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,132 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,132 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,132 miles
    Test number
    712851954400
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Fail130,132 miles (+4,745)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,132 miles
    Test number
    824224501181
    • 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass125,387 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,387 miles
    Test number
    772891054261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,381 miles (+1,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,381 miles
    Test number
    992084352714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,398 miles
    Test number
    502557286536
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail122,398 miles (+3,419)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,398 miles
    Test number
    601291699829
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass118,979 miles (+3,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,979 miles
    Test number
    415305659992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass115,394 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,394 miles
    Test number
    464978685078
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,392 miles (+2,304)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,392 miles
    Test number
    202414022935
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,088 miles
    Test number
    130311267774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR SILENCER HANGING BRACKETS IN POOR CONDITION(CORRODED)

  11. Fail113,088 miles (+2,975)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,088 miles
    Test number
    453126643378
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR SILENCER HANGING BRACKETS IN POOR CONDITION(CORRODED)

  12. Pass110,113 miles (+8,024)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,113 miles
    Test number
    526281564227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,089 miles
    Test number
    253652771093
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail102,089 miles (+10,584)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,089 miles
    Test number
    402344126233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass91,505 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,505 miles
    Test number
    393267731951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,440 miles (+7,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,440 miles
    Test number
    809388732824
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield breaking free over silencer

  17. Pass76,799 miles (+3,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    749707454391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,195 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,195 miles
    Test number
    156198833396
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteSlight engine misfire detected.

  19. Fail73,195 miles (+3,789)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,195 miles
    Test number
    748418733355
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteSlight engine misfire detected.

  20. Pass69,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    387134752338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,406 miles (+5,242)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    609294052304
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll wipers worn and noisey

  22. Pass64,164 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,164 miles
    Test number
    418171651462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,114 miles (+4,531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,114 miles
    Test number
    932097440354
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass52,583 miles (+10,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,583 miles
    Test number
    753717259363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass41,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,652 miles
    Test number
    133129158344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Fail41,643 miles (+8,610)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,643 miles
    Test number
    761949058335
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass33,033 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    950163357368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,331 miles
    Test number
    673192266369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 RFF

Does LX53 RFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 RFF is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 RFF?
The MOT on LX53 RFF is valid until 16 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 RFF done?
LX53 RFF was recorded at 130,132 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,481 miles a year.
Has LX53 RFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 RFF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 RFF 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 RFF find?
LX53 RFF passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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