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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,242 cc

V53 PBMMOT history

V53 PBM is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2024
Mileage
111,768 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 PBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 PBM was last recorded at 111,768 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,766 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,768 miles
  • 2022 – 102,865 miles
  • 2021 – 100,315 miles
  • 2020 – 94,065 miles
  • 2019 – 91,041 miles
  • 2018 – 87,671 miles
  • 2017 – 85,870 miles
  • 2016 – 80,951 miles
  • 2015 – 76,492 miles
  • 2014 – 72,278 miles
  • 2013 – 66,960 miles
  • 2011 – 63,884 miles
  • 2010 – 55,600 miles
  • 2009 – 51,981 miles
  • 2008 – 47,583 miles
  • 2007 – 43,521 miles
  • 2006 – 38,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,768 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,768 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,768 miles
    Test number
    660201232978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,766 miles (+121)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,766 miles
    Test number
    288226144452
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,645 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,645 miles
    Test number
    990077559205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail111,645 miles (+8,780)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,645 miles
    Test number
    522620745179
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass102,865 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,865 miles
    Test number
    480419698294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail102,386 miles (+2,071)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    544189968172
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,315 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,315 miles
    Test number
    958183458597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,314 miles (+6,249)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,314 miles
    Test number
    823671739974
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,065 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    690472954899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail94,063 miles (+3,022)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    767770219651
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,041 miles (+3,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,041 miles
    Test number
    221515893114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass87,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,671 miles
    Test number
    597465858294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,671 miles (+1,801)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,671 miles
    Test number
    186291622524
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass85,870 miles (+4,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,870 miles
    Test number
    922670289050
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box badly corroded. (7.1.2)

  15. Pass80,951 miles (+4,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    807274724678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass76,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    705542965009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail76,484 miles (+4,206)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,484 miles
    Test number
    389132165099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass72,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,278 miles
    Test number
    138928854404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,278 miles (+5,318)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,278 miles
    Test number
    898408454091
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass66,960 miles (+3,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    107183653448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass63,884 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    608907911256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,600 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,600 miles
    Test number
    443768610278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,981 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    920765619238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,583 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    504389618284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,521 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    303138517401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,255 miles
    Test number
    790926626212
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

Questions about V53 PBM

Does V53 PBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 PBM expired on 20 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 PBM?
The MOT on V53 PBM expired on 20 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 PBM done?
V53 PBM was recorded at 111,768 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 4,236 miles a year.
Has V53 PBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 PBM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V53 PBM 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 PBM find?
V53 PBM passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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