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Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,398 cc

LU03 AOWMOT history

LU03 AOW is a red diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 18 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 417,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

LU03 AOW red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
417,076 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
19,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 AOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 AOW was last recorded at 417,076 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 15,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
401,349 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
15,727 miles
Average per year
19,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 417,076 miles
  • 2022 – 401,349 miles
  • 2021 – 385,326 miles
  • 2019 – 363,280 miles
  • 2018 – 345,021 miles
  • 2017 – 321,562 miles
  • 2016 – 301,240 miles
  • 2015 – 284,740 miles
  • 2014 – 269,774 miles
  • 2013 – 249,839 miles
  • 2012 – 227,176 miles
  • 2011 – 204,722 miles
  • 2010 – 184,133 miles
  • 2009 – 165,930 miles
  • 2008 – 147,020 miles
  • 2007 – 125,722 miles
  • 2006 – 99,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass417,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass417,076 miles (+15,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    417,076 miles
    Test number
    977439945658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass401,349 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    401,349 miles
    Test number
    851140185496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail401,345 miles (+16,019)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    401,345 miles
    Test number
    499742198537
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass385,326 miles (+22,046)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    385,326 miles
    Test number
    503501809618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass363,280 miles (+18,259)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    363,280 miles
    Test number
    263739718446
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to n\s\r quater
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front bumper but no sharpe edges

  6. Pass345,021 miles (+23,459)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    345,021 miles
    Test number
    444488133272
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt sticky and slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass321,562 miles (+20,322)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    321,562 miles
    Test number
    913670923118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass301,240 miles (+16,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    301,240 miles
    Test number
    843365753734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass284,740 miles (+14,966)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    284,740 miles
    Test number
    635784575172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass269,774 miles (+16)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    269,774 miles
    Test number
    806952094113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail269,758 miles (+19,919)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,758 miles
    Test number
    456530794171
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass249,839 miles (+22,663)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    249,839 miles
    Test number
    836004883189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass227,176 miles (+22,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    227,176 miles
    Test number
    729431972147
    • 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)

  14. Pass204,722 miles (+20,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    204,722 miles
    Test number
    167467181120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass184,133 miles (+18,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    184,133 miles
    Test number
    242753370418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass165,930 miles (+166)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    165,930 miles
    Test number
    790590479158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the edges

  17. Fail165,764 miles (+18,744)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,764 miles
    Test number
    233676769441
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the edges

  18. Pass147,020 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    147,020 miles
    Test number
    790530798169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail146,642 miles (+20,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,642 miles
    Test number
    904484188125
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass125,722 miles (+26,455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    125,722 miles
    Test number
    530876587168
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor condition

  21. Pass99,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    99,267 miles
    Test number
    840324196148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 AOW

Does LU03 AOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 AOW expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 AOW?
The MOT on LU03 AOW expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 AOW done?
LU03 AOW was recorded at 417,076 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 19,279 miles a year.
Has LU03 AOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 AOW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LU03 AOW 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 LU03 AOW find?
LU03 AOW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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