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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

LX53 ZKUMOT history

LX53 ZKU is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 46,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LX53 ZKU silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
46,134 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZKU was last recorded at 46,134 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,526 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
608 miles
Average per year
1,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,134 miles
  • 2025 – 45,526 miles
  • 2024 – 45,120 miles
  • 2023 – 44,716 miles
  • 2022 – 44,134 miles
  • 2021 – 43,388 miles
  • 2020 – 43,028 miles
  • 2019 – 41,460 miles
  • 2018 – 38,855 miles
  • 2017 – 36,481 miles
  • 2016 – 34,601 miles
  • 2015 – 32,472 miles
  • 2014 – 30,076 miles
  • 2013 – 27,569 miles
  • 2012 – 25,607 miles
  • 2011 – 24,277 miles
  • 2010 – 22,884 miles
  • 2009 – 21,515 miles
  • 2008 – 20,695 miles
  • 2007 – 20,174 miles
  • 2006 – 16,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,134 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,134 miles (+608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    46,134 miles
    Test number
    154239484040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass45,526 miles (+406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    45,526 miles
    Test number
    597553734561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass45,120 miles (+404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    926567337323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass44,716 miles (+582)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,716 miles
    Test number
    194905215594
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass44,134 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,134 miles
    Test number
    507223685026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass43,388 miles (+360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    285172544794
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass43,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,028 miles
    Test number
    652146169646
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail43,028 miles (+1,568)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,028 miles
    Test number
    434761935961
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass41,460 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,460 miles
    Test number
    739732607712
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass38,855 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    720214519913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,481 miles
    Test number
    279536318495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,480 miles (+1,879)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,480 miles
    Test number
    827083972611
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  13. Pass34,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    341074641176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,601 miles (+2,129)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    647249647519
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
  15. Pass32,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,472 miles
    Test number
    952158711641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,472 miles (+2,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,472 miles
    Test number
    857399490855
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  17. Pass30,076 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    595476644204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,569 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,569 miles
    Test number
    185906143214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,607 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,607 miles
    Test number
    495364942233
    • Note175/65/14 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY
    • NoteREAR TYRES DETERIORATED
  20. Fail25,607 miles (+1,330)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,607 miles
    Test number
    636304942287
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Note175/65/14 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY
    • NoteREAR TYRES DETERIORATED
  21. Pass24,277 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,277 miles
    Test number
    505194741259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,884 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,884 miles
    Test number
    343238930203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,515 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,515 miles
    Test number
    341167939450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,695 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,695 miles
    Test number
    151190948288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,174 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,174 miles
    Test number
    910812047284
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
  26. Pass20,174 miles (+3,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,174 miles
    Test number
    980802947214
    • 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)
  27. Pass16,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,415 miles
    Test number
    514512446215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 ZKU

Does LX53 ZKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 ZKU is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZKU?
The MOT on LX53 ZKU is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 ZKU done?
LX53 ZKU was recorded at 46,134 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,485 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZKU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZKU 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 ZKU find?
LX53 ZKU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; fuel pipe/s corroded; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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