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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LX53 VTAMOT history

LX53 VTA is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

LX53 VTA red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2024
Mileage
130,564 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 VTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 VTA was last recorded at 130,564 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,400 miles · 1 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
7,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,564 miles
  • 2022 – 126,926 miles
  • 2021 – 118,827 miles
  • 2020 – 109,293 miles
  • 2019 – 99,459 miles
  • 2018 – 87,920 miles
  • 2017 – 80,312 miles
  • 2016 – 72,614 miles
  • 2015 – 67,772 miles
  • 2014 – 63,982 miles
  • 2013 – 59,089 miles
  • 2012 – 53,067 miles
  • 2011 – 46,946 miles
  • 2010 – 40,676 miles
  • 2009 – 34,517 miles
  • 2008 – 26,433 miles
  • 2007 – 19,518 miles
  • 2006 – 10,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,564 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront bumper cracked but secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTail gate has damage but no sharp edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front lower wing panel has corroded away (non structural)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,564 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,564 miles
    Test number
    482884897442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper cracked but secure
    • AdvisoryTail gate has damage but no sharp edges

  2. Fail130,400 miles (+3,474)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,400 miles
    Test number
    755047534806
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded at lower wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper cracked but secure
    • AdvisoryTail gate has damage but no sharp edges

  3. Pass126,926 miles (+559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,926 miles
    Test number
    701974193180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower wing panel has corroded away (non structural)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail126,367 miles (+7,540)5 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,367 miles
    Test number
    849159949750
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb seated incorrectly (corrected on test) (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower wing panel has corroded away (non structural)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,827 miles (+9,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,827 miles
    Test number
    255797716371
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass109,293 miles (+9,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    865890263674
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass99,459 miles (+11,539)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    341818172306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,920 miles (+7,608)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,920 miles
    Test number
    872795959373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,312 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,312 miles
    Test number
    113946465656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,614 miles (+4,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,614 miles
    Test number
    151598653984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass67,772 miles (+3,790)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,772 miles
    Test number
    227430425265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,982 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,982 miles
    Test number
    457988834282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,089 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,089 miles
    Test number
    767703243270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,067 miles (+6,121)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,067 miles
    Test number
    817544322200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,946 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,946 miles
    Test number
    496844201286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,676 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,676 miles
    Test number
    614488300275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,517 miles (+8,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,517 miles
    Test number
    630986519218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass26,433 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,433 miles
    Test number
    743928528262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,518 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,518 miles
    Test number
    760655537275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,950 miles
    Test number
    750760226243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 VTA

Does LX53 VTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 VTA expired on 29 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 VTA?
The MOT on LX53 VTA expired on 29 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 VTA done?
LX53 VTA was recorded at 130,564 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 7,066 miles a year.
Has LX53 VTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 VTA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 VTA 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 VTA find?
LX53 VTA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes; front bumper cracked but secure; tail gate has damage but no sharp edges.

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