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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LX53 ZHMMOT history

LX53 ZHM is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LX53 ZHM black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,717 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZHM
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
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZHM was last recorded at 71,717 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,224 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
493 miles
Average per year
2,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,717 miles
  • 2025 – 71,224 miles
  • 2024 – 70,581 miles
  • 2023 – 69,837 miles
  • 2022 – 69,422 miles
  • 2021 – 69,055 miles
  • 2020 – 68,564 miles
  • 2019 – 67,757 miles
  • 2018 – 66,777 miles
  • 2017 – 65,186 miles
  • 2016 – 62,775 miles
  • 2015 – 60,242 miles
  • 2014 – 58,016 miles
  • 2013 – 55,352 miles
  • 2012 – 52,826 miles
  • 2011 – 49,957 miles
  • 2010 – 46,579 miles
  • 2009 – 41,000 miles
  • 2008 – 34,862 miles
  • 2007 – 28,748 miles
  • 2006 – 20,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,717 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
  • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to perish and worn on outer edge

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,717 miles (+493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    234766039879
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to perish and worn on outer edge
  2. Pass71,224 miles (+643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,224 miles
    Test number
    574142007086
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on edges and perishing in tread
  3. Pass70,581 miles (+744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,581 miles
    Test number
    692568100964
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
  4. Pass69,837 miles (+415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    782497138270
    • AdvisoryLower Some corrosion on front to rear and rear metal break pipes.
  5. Pass69,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    284345619419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,422 miles (+367)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    217952793751
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass69,055 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,055 miles
    Test number
    915437193255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,564 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,564 miles
    Test number
    140740586559
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges very close to limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to perish in tread
  9. Pass67,757 miles (+980)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,757 miles
    Test number
    944627426082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass66,777 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    127163763015
    • 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))
  11. Pass65,186 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,186 miles
    Test number
    866560081992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,775 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,775 miles
    Test number
    327898281419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,242 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,242 miles
    Test number
    719748605256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,016 miles (+2,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,016 miles
    Test number
    766717304227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail55,352 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    455910693161
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass55,352 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    827810193157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,826 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    516661102211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,957 miles (+3,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,957 miles
    Test number
    429036211255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass46,579 miles (+5,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,579 miles
    Test number
    621832750217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass41,000 miles (+6,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,000 miles
    Test number
    351431259443
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass34,862 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,862 miles
    Test number
    214046758292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,748 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,748 miles
    Test number
    463204257265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,691 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,691 miles
    Test number
    133940836225
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  24. Pass20,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,691 miles
    Test number
    653760236200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 ZHM

Does LX53 ZHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 ZHM is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZHM?
The MOT on LX53 ZHM is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 ZHM done?
LX53 ZHM was recorded at 71,717 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,549 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZHM has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZHM 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 ZHM find?
LX53 ZHM passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode; n/s/r tyre starting to perish and worn on outer edge.

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