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Ford Fiesta

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LU03 MABMOT history

LU03 MAB is a white petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 55,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LU03 MAB white Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,686 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 MAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 MAB was last recorded at 55,686 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,753 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,933 miles
Average per year
4,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,686 miles
  • 2025 – 53,753 miles
  • 2024 – 48,344 miles
  • 2023 – 43,460 miles
  • 2022 – 37,425 miles
  • 2021 – 31,366 miles
  • 2020 – 24,522 miles
  • 2019 – 19,691 miles
  • 2018 – 17,487 miles
  • 2017 – 12,767 miles
  • 2016 – 9,496 miles
  • 2015 – 6,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,686 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch is loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,686 miles (+1,933)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,686 miles
    Test number
    969021340758
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch is loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass53,753 miles (+5,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    591844217278
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. Pass48,344 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    719190759219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail48,331 miles (+4,871)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    497193142525
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass43,460 miles (+6,035)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,460 miles
    Test number
    875271231912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass37,425 miles (+6,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,425 miles
    Test number
    663897442575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass31,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,366 miles
    Test number
    408099521024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake pads 6-8 k approx (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Fail31,366 miles (+6,844)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,366 miles
    Test number
    321060822253
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake pads 6-8 k approx (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass24,522 miles (+4,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    24,522 miles
    Test number
    953951395829
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass19,691 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,691 miles
    Test number
    224384140763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass17,487 miles (+4,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    17,487 miles
    Test number
    819351868661
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking with age and worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking with age and worn inner edge
  12. Pass12,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    12,767 miles
    Test number
    393040684803
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking in tread area
  13. Fail12,767 miles (+3,271)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,767 miles
    Test number
    160722635510
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking in tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking in tread area
  14. Pass9,496 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    9,496 miles
    Test number
    733005518721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,684 miles
    Test number
    269788675013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 MAB

Does LU03 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 MAB is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 MAB?
The MOT on LU03 MAB is valid until 24 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 MAB done?
LU03 MAB was recorded at 55,686 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,479 miles a year.
Has LU03 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 MAB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LU03 MAB 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 MAB find?
LU03 MAB passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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