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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LX53 ZGNMOT history

LX53 ZGN is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LX53 ZGN black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,537 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZGN
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
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZGN was last recorded at 87,537 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,725 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,812 miles
Average per year
3,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,537 miles
  • 2024 – 84,725 miles
  • 2023 – 76,499 miles
  • 2022 – 73,270 miles
  • 2021 – 67,870 miles
  • 2020 – 63,476 miles
  • 2018 – 59,971 miles
  • 2017 – 57,505 miles
  • 2015 – 47,523 miles
  • 2014 – 39,437 miles
  • 2013 – 36,092 miles
  • 2012 – 32,755 miles
  • 2011 – 29,923 miles
  • 2009 – 26,963 miles
  • 2008 – 20,981 miles
  • 2007 – 17,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,537 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,537 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,537 miles
    Test number
    780772343173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail87,535 miles (+2,810)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,535 miles
    Test number
    698960934338
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass84,725 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    444642449100
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low brake effort (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail84,723 miles (+5,196)2 major1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,723 miles
    Test number
    121145770552
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed and will not pull out (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low brake effort (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass79,527 miles (+3,028)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    526056037163
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass76,499 miles (+3,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,499 miles
    Test number
    239618952847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,270 miles
    Test number
    632864126952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,270 miles (+5,400)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,270 miles
    Test number
    524303691579
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass67,870 miles (+4,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    672970452781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,476 miles (+3,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,476 miles
    Test number
    914821739923
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass59,971 miles (+2,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,971 miles
    Test number
    882936742683
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  12. Pass57,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,505 miles
    Test number
    726696814029
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight noise from power steering pump on full lock

  13. Fail57,505 miles (+5,049)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,505 miles
    Test number
    260737613494
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight noise from power steering pump on full lock

  14. Pass52,456 miles (+4,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    692880139851
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass47,523 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,523 miles
    Test number
    800746108293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,070 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,070 miles
    Test number
    357365705001
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass42,070 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,070 miles
    Test number
    925255905093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,437 miles (+3,345)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,437 miles
    Test number
    347878304000
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteHand brake securing rubbers perished

  19. Pass36,092 miles (+3,337)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,092 miles
    Test number
    179828903401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Pass32,755 miles (+2,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,755 miles
    Test number
    227174602058
    • NoteDamage to front number plate

  21. Pass29,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,923 miles
    Test number
    529217801027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,923 miles (+2,960)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,923 miles
    Test number
    537647401072
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  23. Pass26,963 miles (+3,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,963 miles
    Test number
    202605359325
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

  24. Pass23,650 miles (+2,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,650 miles
    Test number
    632175909037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  25. Pass20,981 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,981 miles
    Test number
    591907508093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,382 miles
    Test number
    343206017022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 ZGN

Does LX53 ZGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 ZGN is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZGN?
The MOT on LX53 ZGN is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 ZGN done?
LX53 ZGN was recorded at 87,537 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,696 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZGN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZGN 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 ZGN find?
LX53 ZGN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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