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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LX03 VPLMOT history

LX03 VPL is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 72,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

LX03 VPL red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2025
Mileage
72,507 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 VPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX03 VPL was last recorded at 72,507 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 1,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,029 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,478 miles
Average per year
3,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,507 miles
  • 2023 – 71,029 miles
  • 2022 – 69,129 miles
  • 2021 – 67,139 miles
  • 2020 – 63,823 miles
  • 2019 – 60,785 miles
  • 2018 – 58,103 miles
  • 2017 – 54,166 miles
  • 2016 – 49,500 miles
  • 2015 – 45,579 miles
  • 2014 – 40,903 miles
  • 2013 – 37,956 miles
  • 2012 – 35,446 miles
  • 2011 – 32,294 miles
  • 2010 – 29,748 miles
  • 2009 – 26,200 miles
  • 2006 – 19,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • 175/65/14 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,507 miles
    Test number
    155181396890
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail72,506 miles (+1,477)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,506 miles
    Test number
    352456374599
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass71,029 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,029 miles
    Test number
    380642755758
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  4. Fail71,029 miles (+1,900)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,029 miles
    Test number
    940392116160
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  5. Pass69,129 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,129 miles
    Test number
    132020286798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,129 miles (+1,990)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,129 miles
    Test number
    963976179076
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,139 miles (+3,316)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    153209861007
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,823 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,823 miles
    Test number
    685737789549
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryMAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,823 miles (+3,038)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,823 miles
    Test number
    790855082154
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryMAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,785 miles (+2,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    917003836344
    • Advisory175/65/14 BOTH O/S TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass58,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    903203387504
    • Advisory175/65/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail58,103 miles (+3,937)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    691804240699
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Advisory175/65/14 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass54,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,166 miles
    Test number
    362662862786
    • Advisory175/65/14 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

  14. Fail54,166 miles (+4,666)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,166 miles
    Test number
    498400813557
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Advisory175/65/14 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

  15. Pass49,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    854240484836
    • Advisory175/65/14 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM CONVERTER FITTED

  16. Fail49,500 miles (+3,921)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    568173159971
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Advisory175/65/14 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

  17. Pass45,579 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,579 miles
    Test number
    697430955129
    • Note175/65/14 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

  18. Fail45,579 miles (+4,676)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,579 miles
    Test number
    598539445189
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Note175/65/14 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

  19. Pass40,903 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,903 miles
    Test number
    785769444192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,902 miles (+2,946)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,902 miles
    Test number
    695198744108
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Note175/65/14 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

  21. Pass37,956 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,956 miles
    Test number
    606870453124
    • Note175/65/14 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

  22. Fail37,956 miles (+2,510)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,956 miles
    Test number
    708550753185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Note175/65/14 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

  23. Pass35,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,446 miles
    Test number
    716942752182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,446 miles (+3,152)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,446 miles
    Test number
    549721752189
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  25. Pass32,294 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,294 miles
    Test number
    118373151190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,748 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,748 miles
    Test number
    691448240198
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  27. Pass29,748 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,748 miles
    Test number
    873348940161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,200 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,200 miles
    Test number
    152127909019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,699 miles
    Test number
    342038266233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX03 VPL

Does LX03 VPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX03 VPL expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX03 VPL?
The MOT on LX03 VPL expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX03 VPL done?
LX03 VPL was recorded at 72,507 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
Has LX03 VPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 VPL has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LX03 VPL 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 LX03 VPL find?
LX03 VPL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside non obligatory mirror damaged missing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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