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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LM03 OWLMOT history

LM03 OWL is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2025.

LM03 OWL blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
90,071 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 OWL was last recorded at 90,071 miles on 4 Jan 2025, 6,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,975 miles · 6 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,096 miles
Average per year
5,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,071 miles
  • 2024 – 83,975 miles
  • 2022 – 76,464 miles
  • 2021 – 71,330 miles
  • 2020 – 65,677 miles
  • 2019 – 57,588 miles
  • 2018 – 56,687 miles
  • 2017 – 50,545 miles
  • 2016 – 45,272 miles
  • 2015 – 39,910 miles
  • 2014 – 34,541 miles
  • 2013 – 29,222 miles
  • 2012 – 21,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,071 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole between lower arm mounts - photo available (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective mounting snapped, not affecting aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear TYRE TO BE REPLACE AS SOON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,071 miles (+6,096)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    656665485999
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole between lower arm mounts - photo available (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective mounting snapped, not affecting aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass83,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,975 miles
    Test number
    980697737219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,974 miles (+7,510)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    778388009266
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass76,464 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,464 miles
    Test number
    490845718604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    860448769099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail71,330 miles (+5,653)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    131348819369
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,677 miles
    Test number
    235614311242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,677 miles (+8,089)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,677 miles
    Test number
    645176338704
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,588 miles
    Test number
    252642648210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE TO BE REPLACE AS SOON

  10. Fail57,588 miles (+901)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,588 miles
    Test number
    409546772116
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE TO BE REPLACE AS SOON

  11. Pass56,687 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    485297383586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,685 miles (+470)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,685 miles
    Test number
    435099188519
    • 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))

  13. Pass56,215 miles (+5,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,215 miles
    Test number
    122609782393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass50,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,545 miles
    Test number
    853956695682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,545 miles (+5,273)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,545 miles
    Test number
    869860189917
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively 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)

  16. Pass45,272 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,272 miles
    Test number
    548454940289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,910 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,910 miles
    Test number
    288810505461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,541 miles (+5,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    186961304130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass29,222 miles (+7,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,222 miles
    Test number
    948006303155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass21,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,264 miles
    Test number
    168318202137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,264 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,264 miles
    Test number
    289848902163
    • FailureFront Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Questions about LM03 OWL

Does LM03 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 OWL expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OWL?
The MOT on LM03 OWL expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 OWL done?
LM03 OWL was recorded at 90,071 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2025, an average of 5,410 miles a year.
Has LM03 OWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OWL has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 OWL 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 LM03 OWL find?
LM03 OWL failed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2025 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front position lamp not working; offside front sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole between lower arm mounts - photo available; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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