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Ford Fiesta

Black and Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LU03 BKAMOT history

LU03 BKA is a black and beige petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

LU03 BKA black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2024
Mileage
98,124 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black and Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LU03 BKA was last recorded at 98,124 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 5,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,879 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,245 miles
Average per year
4,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,124 miles
  • 2023 – 92,879 miles
  • 2022 – 85,415 miles
  • 2021 – 77,280 miles
  • 2020 – 76,118 miles
  • 2019 – 66,851 miles
  • 2018 – 50,573 miles
  • 2017 – 48,109 miles
  • 2016 – 45,449 miles
  • 2015 – 43,367 miles
  • 2014 – 40,291 miles
  • 2013 – 37,170 miles
  • 2012 – 34,559 miles
  • 2011 – 29,943 miles
  • 2010 – 25,840 miles
  • 2009 – 22,044 miles
  • 2008 – 18,360 miles
  • 2007 – 13,721 miles
  • 2006 – 10,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,124 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail98,124 miles (+5,245)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,124 miles
    Test number
    401495145434
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass92,879 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    645978478866
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail92,879 miles (+7,464)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    373718493188
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass85,415 miles (+8,135)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,415 miles
    Test number
    620772676223
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,280 miles (+1,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,280 miles
    Test number
    956764513835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,118 miles (+9,267)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,118 miles
    Test number
    659225028818
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    392533224665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail66,851 miles (+16,278)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    414874775283
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    894736385157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail50,573 miles (+2,464)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    502219690886
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass48,109 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,109 miles
    Test number
    868614832934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,449 miles
    Test number
    926324282149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,449 miles (+2,082)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,449 miles
    Test number
    591070771795
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass43,367 miles (+3,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,367 miles
    Test number
    107304975134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass40,291 miles (+3,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,291 miles
    Test number
    256457064191
    • 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. Pass37,170 miles (+2,611)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    757561563140
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on outer edges

  17. Pass34,559 miles (+4,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,559 miles
    Test number
    209763572425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,943 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,943 miles
    Test number
    498428171101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,840 miles
    Test number
    292734870138
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail25,840 miles (+3,796)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,840 miles
    Test number
    493944870127
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass22,044 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,044 miles
    Test number
    251373569447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,360 miles (+4,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,360 miles
    Test number
    481499078158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass13,721 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,721 miles
    Test number
    513528357184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,475 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,475 miles
    Test number
    210166266190
    • NoteSmall cut in side wall on n/s/r tyre o.k at mot test

Questions about LU03 BKA

Does LU03 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 BKA expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BKA?
The MOT on LU03 BKA expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 BKA done?
LU03 BKA was recorded at 98,124 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 4,754 miles a year.
Has LU03 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BKA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LU03 BKA 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 BKA find?
LU03 BKA failed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed over heating; power steering malfunctioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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