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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

LE03 LOWMOT history

LE03 LOW is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 190,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LE03 LOW black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
190,655 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 LOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 LOW was last recorded at 190,655 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 104,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,655 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
104,000 miles
Average per year
11,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,655 miles
  • 2024 – 86,655 miles
  • 2023 – 70,012 miles
  • 2022 – 66,266 miles
  • 2020 – 63,937 miles
  • 2019 – 62,202 miles
  • 2018 – 60,851 miles
  • 2017 – 59,436 miles
  • 2016 – 52,874 miles
  • 2015 – 47,206 miles
  • 2014 – 40,033 miles
  • 2013 – 31,418 miles
  • 2012 – 24,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,655 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear heavily corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    190,655 miles
    Test number
    881694357674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail190,655 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,655 miles
    Test number
    983269692006
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass160,463 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,463 km
    Test number
    228488387868
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass86,655 miles (+16,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    458598086759
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES
  5. Pass70,012 miles (+437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,012 miles
    Test number
    853279805210
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components
  6. Pass69,575 miles (+63)1 dangerous1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,575 miles
    Test number
    649092870375
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner cuts on inner wall are DANGEROUS
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVY CUTS INNER SIDEWALL OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield missing
  7. Fail69,512 miles (+3,246)1 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,512 miles
    Test number
    123609005446
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVY CUTS INNER SIDEWALL OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield missing
  8. Pass66,266 miles (+153)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,266 miles
    Test number
    747326174531
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. Heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail66,113 miles (+2,176)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,113 miles
    Test number
    743908698750
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. Heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass63,937 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    466020218405
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  11. Fail63,935 miles (+1,733)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    415543682972
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  12. Pass62,202 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    189242166715
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Fail62,202 miles (+1,351)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    151102661900
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass60,851 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    962144393687
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Fail60,851 miles (+1,415)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    371021490261
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  16. Pass59,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,436 miles
    Test number
    699995239847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,421 miles (+6,547)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,421 miles
    Test number
    718727932343
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass52,874 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    683042868232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,206 miles
    Test number
    407452811240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,206 miles (+7,173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,206 miles
    Test number
    890872059097
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  21. Pass40,033 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,033 miles
    Test number
    318599864483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,418 miles (+7,253)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,418 miles
    Test number
    359468263428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,165 miles
    Test number
    518673162232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,165 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,165 miles
    Test number
    928013462221
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE03 LOW

Does LE03 LOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 LOW is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 LOW?
The MOT on LE03 LOW is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 LOW done?
LE03 LOW was recorded at 190,655 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 11,933 miles a year.
Has LE03 LOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 LOW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 LOW 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 LE03 LOW find?
LE03 LOW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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