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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,297 cc

S53 JFXMOT history

S53 JFX is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,100 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 JFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,297 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 JFX was last recorded at 100,100 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,992 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
2,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,100 miles
  • 2025 – 89,676 miles
  • 2024 – 86,643 miles
  • 2021 – 86,535 miles
  • 2020 – 86,375 miles
  • 2019 – 86,001 miles
  • 2018 – 85,235 miles
  • 2017 – 84,064 miles
  • 2016 – 82,658 miles
  • 2015 – 80,079 miles
  • 2014 – 77,288 miles
  • 2013 – 75,991 miles
  • 2012 – 74,378 miles
  • 2011 – 71,963 miles
  • 2010 – 70,176 miles
  • 2009 – 68,269 miles
  • 2008 – 66,738 miles
  • 2007 – 61,552 miles
  • 2006 – 58,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,100 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySpare wheel missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Outer sills corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,100 miles (+108)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,100 miles
    Test number
    784840067622
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

  2. Fail99,992 miles (+10,316)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    985506102433
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

  3. Pass89,676 miles (+3,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,676 miles
    Test number
    937369324222
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pioes corroded
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass86,643 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    976323014674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Cv gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail86,642 miles (+107)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,642 miles
    Test number
    626895013743
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Cv gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,535 miles (+160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,535 miles
    Test number
    453896359774
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight wheel bearing rumble
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass86,375 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,375 miles
    Test number
    929361395186
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes corroded

  8. Fail86,373 miles (+372)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    110933976863
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Foot and hand brake efforts low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes corroded

  9. Pass86,001 miles (+766)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    585844179913
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  10. Pass85,235 miles (+1,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    584075910546
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  11. Pass84,064 miles (+1,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    985100643479
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  12. Pass82,658 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    605571251244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,079 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    235636915271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,288 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    919355784113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,991 miles
    Test number
    235301613257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail75,991 miles (+1,613)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,991 miles
    Test number
    295090213265
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass74,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    839907202217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Fail74,378 miles (+2,415)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    528977502230
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass71,963 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    187692901223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,176 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,176 miles
    Test number
    770747490142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,167 miles (+1,898)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    334436090185
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass68,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    101186199134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,262 miles (+1,524)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    923196799104
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass66,738 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    573032218254
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  25. Fail66,738 miles (+5,186)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    321812318247
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  26. Pass61,552 miles (+2,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,552 miles
    Test number
    362677507265
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass58,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,596 miles
    Test number
    482090216266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 JFX

Does S53 JFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 JFX is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 JFX?
The MOT on S53 JFX is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 JFX done?
S53 JFX was recorded at 100,100 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,079 miles a year.
Has S53 JFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 JFX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S53 JFX 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 S53 JFX find?
S53 JFX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 11 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front and rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; handbrake travel high, and 8 more.

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