Ford logo

Ford Fiesta

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LU03 AUEMOT history

LU03 AUE is a green petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 22 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LU03 AUE green Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,102 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,066 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LU03 AUE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 AUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 AUE was last recorded at 70,102 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2011: 2,717 miles, lower than 24,866 miles on 11 Dec 2010.
  • 30 Dec 2020: 62,267 miles, lower than 661,767 miles on 2 Jan 2020.

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
68,901 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,201 miles
Average per year
3,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,102 miles
  • 2025 – 68,901 miles
  • 2023 – 67,464 miles
  • 2022 – 62,869 miles
  • 2020 – 62,267 miles
  • 2019 – 61,748 miles
  • 2018 – 59,900 miles
  • 2017 – 53,744 miles
  • 2015 – 39,892 miles
  • 2014 – 37,218 miles
  • 2013 – 32,852 miles
  • 2012 – 29,306 miles
  • 2011 – 2,717 miles
  • 2010 – 24,866 miles
  • 2009 – 20,974 miles
  • 2008 – 17,015 miles
  • 2007 – 13,891 miles
  • 2006 – 11,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,102 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,102 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,102 miles
    Test number
    666332378620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail70,102 miles (+1,201)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,102 miles
    Test number
    608399776641
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass68,901 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    147753892879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail68,901 miles (+1,437)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    910282516318
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass67,464 miles (+1,806)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,464 miles
    Test number
    290613617416
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass65,658 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,658 miles
    Test number
    642989273509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,869 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    594986235425
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail62,869 miles (+602)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    419229243361
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass62,267 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,267 miles
    Test number
    950876573172
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail62,267 miles (-599,500)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,267 miles
    Test number
    212688826393
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass661,767 miles (+600,019)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    661,767 miles
    Test number
    432904578855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,748 miles (+1,848)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    103300745580
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  13. Pass59,900 miles (+6,156)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,900 miles
    Test number
    347395962644
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass53,744 miles (+7,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,744 miles
    Test number
    684740815711
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  15. Pass45,807 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,807 miles
    Test number
    544650662790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,892 miles (+2,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    847436103701
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass37,218 miles (+4,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,218 miles
    Test number
    249714754326
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass32,852 miles (+3,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    398018443398
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass29,306 miles (+26,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,306 miles
    Test number
    685307552302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass2,717 miles (-22,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    2,717 miles
    Test number
    205773351397
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass24,866 miles (+3,892)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,866 miles
    Test number
    212435140301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary
  22. Pass20,974 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,974 miles
    Test number
    712294069394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,015 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,015 miles
    Test number
    294829058397
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  24. Pass17,015 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,015 miles
    Test number
    501979158342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,891 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,891 miles
    Test number
    120917137326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,161 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,161 miles
    Test number
    870229116329
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LU03 AUE

Does LU03 AUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 AUE is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 AUE?
The MOT on LU03 AUE is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 AUE done?
LU03 AUE was recorded at 70,102 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,066 miles a year.
Has LU03 AUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 AUE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LU03 AUE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU03 AUE find?
LU03 AUE passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished on sidewall; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

Browse all LU03A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.