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Ford Thunderbird

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 3,900 cc

LE03 VUUMOT history

LE03 VUU is a red petrol Ford Thunderbird first used on 14 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 21,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
21,155 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VUU was last recorded at 21,155 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2008: 4,441 miles, lower than 37,719 miles on 30 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
21,119 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,155 miles
  • 2025 – 18,686 miles
  • 2023 – 18,427 miles
  • 2022 – 15,936 miles
  • 2021 – 13,218 miles
  • 2019 – 10,818 miles
  • 2018 – 9,994 miles
  • 2017 – 9,166 miles
  • 2016 – 6,460 miles
  • 2015 – 5,862 miles
  • 2011 – 5,738 miles
  • 2010 – 5,671 miles
  • 2009 – 5,211 miles
  • 2008 – 4,441 miles
  • 2007 – 37,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner suspension arm bush boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner suspension arm bush boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass21,155 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    21,155 miles
    Test number
    938190791500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner suspension arm bush boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner suspension arm bush boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail21,119 miles (+2,433)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,119 miles
    Test number
    541414045745
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner suspension arm bush boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner suspension arm bush boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass18,686 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    18,686 miles
    Test number
    986883973201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass18,427 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    18,427 miles
    Test number
    921081086753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail18,414 miles (+2,478)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,414 miles
    Test number
    996992781873
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass15,936 miles (+2,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    15,936 miles
    Test number
    889993808408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass13,218 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    13,218 miles
    Test number
    798601304967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,818 miles (+824)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    10,818 miles
    Test number
    653393779101
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass9,994 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    9,994 miles
    Test number
    160547784673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,166 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    9,166 miles
    Test number
    116448776101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail9,153 miles (+2,693)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,153 miles
    Test number
    301564195918
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass6,460 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    6,460 miles
    Test number
    694566904951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,862 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    5,862 miles
    Test number
    267951935128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass5,738 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    5,738 miles
    Test number
    656844641275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,671 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    5,671 miles
    Test number
    520348850252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,211 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    5,211 miles
    Test number
    904807199142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,441 miles (-33,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    4,441 miles
    Test number
    994166108291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,719 miles
    Test number
    123471817248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,588 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    3,588 km
    Test number
    441208206249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail3,587 km2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,587 km
    Test number
    421788706205
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteFront fog lights on with side lights

Questions about LE03 VUU

Does LE03 VUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 VUU is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VUU?
The MOT on LE03 VUU is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 VUU done?
LE03 VUU was recorded at 21,155 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026.
Has LE03 VUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VUU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 VUU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 VUU find?
LE03 VUU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension arm bush boots split; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension arm bush boots split.

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