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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,399 cc

LB03 RGUMOT history

LB03 RGU is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2024
Mileage
143,754 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 RGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 RGU was last recorded at 143,754 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,743 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,754 miles
  • 2021 – 132,284 miles
  • 2020 – 126,611 miles
  • 2019 – 119,422 miles
  • 2018 – 111,176 miles
  • 2017 – 101,306 miles
  • 2016 – 98,214 miles
  • 2014 – 96,118 miles
  • 2013 – 89,019 miles
  • 2012 – 82,948 miles
  • 2011 – 75,571 miles
  • 2010 – 59,079 miles
  • 2009 – 51,183 miles
  • 2008 – 44,412 miles
  • 2007 – 38,541 miles
  • 2006 – 30,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,754 miles
  • AdvisoryHeat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,754 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,754 miles
    Test number
    810688513121
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,743 miles (+11,459)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,743 miles
    Test number
    563747912789
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,284 miles (+5,673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,284 miles
    Test number
    779704822893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  4. Pass126,611 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,611 miles
    Test number
    455510337434
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail126,508 miles (+7,086)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,508 miles
    Test number
    355866535538
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory3rd brake light inop
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes slight play

  6. Pass119,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,422 miles
    Test number
    645618970932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,422 miles (+8,246)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,422 miles
    Test number
    745989588223
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,176 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,176 miles
    Test number
    474572625972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,099 miles (+9,793)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    227422234868
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass101,306 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,306 miles
    Test number
    435230175099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    561331246726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,214 miles (+2,096)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    654304385356
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working TOP (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail96,118 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,118 miles
    Test number
    497734384155
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass96,118 miles (+7,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,118 miles
    Test number
    888614484168
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,019 miles
    Test number
    207074183110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail89,019 miles (+6,071)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,019 miles
    Test number
    547954883151
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass82,948 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    558676282191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted
    • NoteCentre mirror missing
    • NoteN/s/f outter sill damaged
    • NoteO/s/f seat does not fold foward
    • NoteSlight outter sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

  18. Fail82,943 miles (+7,372)4 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,943 miles
    Test number
    676166482101
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted
    • NoteCentre mirror missing
    • NoteN/s/f outter sill damaged
    • NoteO/s/f seat does not fold foward
    • NoteSlight outter sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

  19. Pass75,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,571 miles
    Test number
    448821301320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,567 miles (+16,488)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,567 miles
    Test number
    378601101344
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,079 miles (+7,896)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,079 miles
    Test number
    630111770206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,183 miles (+6,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,183 miles
    Test number
    834230029340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass44,412 miles (+5,871)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,412 miles
    Test number
    302586498205
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorated

  24. Fail38,541 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,541 miles
    Test number
    591046607314
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNear side tyre starting to crack
    • NoteOff side rear tyre starting to crack

  25. Pass38,541 miles (+7,991)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,541 miles
    Test number
    954796107312
    • NoteNear side tyre starting to crack
    • NoteOff side rear tyre starting to crack

  26. Pass30,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,550 miles
    Test number
    860000706216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,550 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,550 miles
    Test number
    650548596110
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LB03 RGU

Does LB03 RGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 RGU expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 RGU?
The MOT on LB03 RGU expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 RGU done?
LB03 RGU was recorded at 143,754 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 6,833 miles a year.
Has LB03 RGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 RGU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 RGU 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 LB03 RGU find?
LB03 RGU passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: heat shield insecure; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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