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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

V53 JFLMOT history

V53 JFL is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 16 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
145,715 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 JFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V53 JFL was last recorded at 145,715 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,744 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,971 miles
Average per year
4,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,715 miles
  • 2025 – 142,744 miles
  • 2024 – 139,810 miles
  • 2023 – 136,750 miles
  • 2022 – 133,026 miles
  • 2021 – 129,710 miles
  • 2020 – 127,263 miles
  • 2019 – 122,315 miles
  • 2018 – 117,370 miles
  • 2017 – 112,506 miles
  • 2016 – 107,047 miles
  • 2015 – 102,049 miles
  • 2014 – 96,489 miles
  • 2013 – 91,744 miles
  • 2012 – 86,144 miles
  • 2011 – 80,529 miles
  • 2010 – 74,475 miles
  • 2009 – 66,649 miles
  • 2008 – 60,226 miles
  • 2006 – 56,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,715 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis is covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,715 miles (+2,971)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,715 miles
    Test number
    892132686494
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis is covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass142,744 miles (+2,934)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,744 miles
    Test number
    674348400660
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass139,810 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,810 miles
    Test number
    863440802575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,799 miles (+3,049)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,799 miles
    Test number
    139632869843
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,750 miles (+3,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,750 miles
    Test number
    495046269278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,026 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,026 miles
    Test number
    523443345177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,710 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,710 miles
    Test number
    389755677858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,263 miles (+4,948)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,263 miles
    Test number
    612634034096
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass122,315 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,315 miles
    Test number
    160178707056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail122,309 miles (+4,939)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,309 miles
    Test number
    481084078884
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass117,370 miles (+4,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,370 miles
    Test number
    560421713638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill areas at axle mount points (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass112,506 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,506 miles
    Test number
    789079356040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,047 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,047 miles
    Test number
    869972704792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,049 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,049 miles
    Test number
    156303935478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,489 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,489 miles
    Test number
    406835734019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,744 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    219223343034
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower arms have a bush bonding deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

  17. Fail91,727 miles (+5,583)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    986532743003
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower arms have a bush bonding deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

  18. Pass86,144 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    728441532026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,137 miles (+5,608)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,137 miles
    Test number
    638090932026
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass80,529 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,529 miles
    Test number
    728901131062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,475 miles (+7,826)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,475 miles
    Test number
    124182930484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,649 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    664546929076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,226 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    922200658055
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  24. Fail60,226 miles (+3,742)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    841389548082
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  25. Pass56,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,484 miles
    Test number
    612018596239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V53 JFL

Does V53 JFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 JFL expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 JFL?
The MOT on V53 JFL expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 JFL done?
V53 JFL was recorded at 145,715 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,625 miles a year.
Has V53 JFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 JFL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V53 JFL 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 V53 JFL find?
V53 JFL failed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 4 more.

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