2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · MB53 MEB
2011 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 146,660 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB53 MEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 146,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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MB53 MEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Fiesta (MB53 MEB) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
MB53 MEB Mileage History
- 30/11/2021122,867 mi
- 20/12/2022131,047 mi+8,180 mi
- 12/05/2025138,910 mi+7,863 mi
- 16/04/2026146,650 mi+7,740 mi
- 21/04/2026146,660 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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