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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LX54 XEMMOT history

LX54 XEM is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

LX54 XEM black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2024
Mileage
128,119 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 XEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 XEM was last recorded at 128,119 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 5,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2008: 6,802 miles, lower than 17,438 miles on 25 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,090 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,029 miles
Average per year
6,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,119 miles
  • 2022 – 123,090 miles
  • 2021 – 117,300 miles
  • 2020 – 112,078 miles
  • 2019 – 108,081 miles
  • 2018 – 104,474 miles
  • 2017 – 100,791 miles
  • 2016 – 94,961 miles
  • 2015 – 88,889 miles
  • 2014 – 77,978 miles
  • 2013 – 63,051 miles
  • 2012 – 47,422 miles
  • 2011 – 40,414 miles
  • 2010 – 35,594 miles
  • 2008 – 6,802 miles
  • 2007 – 17,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,119 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,119 miles (+5,029)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,119 miles
    Test number
    861259489927
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass123,090 miles (+5,790)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,090 miles
    Test number
    144120593393
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,300 miles (+5,222)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    305346538328
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,078 miles (+163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,078 miles
    Test number
    219534376734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,915 miles (+329)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    346597040790
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both side. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,586 miles (+3,505)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,586 miles
    Test number
    319791438685
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass108,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    840055431767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,077 miles (+3,603)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,077 miles
    Test number
    753428539132
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides , adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,474 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,474 miles
    Test number
    348842882489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail104,474 miles (+3,683)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,474 miles
    Test number
    151640628382
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass100,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,791 miles
    Test number
    850979083827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail100,791 miles (+5,830)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,791 miles
    Test number
    196846784351
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass94,961 miles (+6,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,961 miles
    Test number
    764778678648
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass88,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,889 miles
    Test number
    352624877309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,889 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,889 miles
    Test number
    612210735690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail88,847 miles (+10,869)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,847 miles
    Test number
    607093772872
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass77,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,978 miles
    Test number
    456052224408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,978 miles (+14,927)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,978 miles
    Test number
    339371424356
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

  19. Pass63,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,051 miles
    Test number
    229691813247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,051 miles (+15,629)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,051 miles
    Test number
    768081513205
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass47,422 miles (+7,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,422 miles
    Test number
    108984482178
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass40,414 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    217938401210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,594 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,594 miles
    Test number
    694281310200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary
    • NoteRear tyre tread and sidewalls starting to crack (not excesive)

  24. Fail35,594 miles (+28,792)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,594 miles
    Test number
    224371610277
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary
    • NoteRear tyre tread and sidewalls starting to crack (not excesive)

  25. Pass6,802 miles (-10,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    6,802 miles
    Test number
    962296668202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,438 miles
    Test number
    392908567263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 XEM

Does LX54 XEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 XEM expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 XEM?
The MOT on LX54 XEM expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 XEM done?
LX54 XEM was recorded at 128,119 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 6,905 miles a year.
Has LX54 XEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 XEM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LX54 XEM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 XEM find?
LX54 XEM passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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