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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

LX03 VSLMOT history

LX03 VSL is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

LX03 VSL silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2025
Mileage
119,621 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 VSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX03 VSL was last recorded at 119,621 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,601 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
6,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,621 miles
  • 2023 – 99,443 miles
  • 2021 – 90,803 miles
  • 2020 – 86,467 miles
  • 2019 – 82,212 miles
  • 2018 – 77,479 miles
  • 2017 – 73,428 miles
  • 2016 – 58,224 miles
  • 2015 – 43,582 miles
  • 2014 – 31,961 miles
  • 2013 – 26,539 miles
  • 2012 – 23,262 miles
  • 2011 – 19,882 miles
  • 2010 – 17,947 miles
  • 2009 – 16,046 miles
  • 2008 – 14,060 miles
  • 2007 – 11,816 miles
  • 2006 – 9,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,621 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck poor, not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,621 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,621 miles
    Test number
    239975012055
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,601 miles (+20,158)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,601 miles
    Test number
    913223773876
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,443 miles (+8,640)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    917718847280
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid central brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front has underside corrosion including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,803 miles
    Test number
    402671841366
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,803 miles (+4,336)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,803 miles
    Test number
    138396542661
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm, also cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm, also cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,467 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,467 miles
    Test number
    274753950121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,212 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,212 miles
    Test number
    848696379886
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck poor, not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail82,212 miles (+4,733)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,212 miles
    Test number
    112399937507
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck poor, not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass77,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    226888835231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,478 miles (+4,050)4 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,478 miles
    Test number
    738362498745
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass73,428 miles (+15,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    547504299366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass58,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,224 miles
    Test number
    642946244658
    • Advisory1 litre of oil added for emissions test.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail58,224 miles (+14,642)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,224 miles
    Test number
    859615581567
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Advisory1 litre of oil added for emissions test.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass43,582 miles (+11,621)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,582 miles
    Test number
    447375679479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,961 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,961 miles
    Test number
    248547294278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,993 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,993 miles
    Test number
    525939374087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass26,539 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,539 miles
    Test number
    445487283050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,262 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,262 miles
    Test number
    738148782053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,882 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,882 miles
    Test number
    675974181053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,947 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,947 miles
    Test number
    830478280068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,046 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,046 miles
    Test number
    172939889440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,060 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,060 miles
    Test number
    760837288034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,816 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,816 miles
    Test number
    854786587068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,452 miles
    Test number
    211889576070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX03 VSL

Does LX03 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX03 VSL expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX03 VSL?
The MOT on LX03 VSL expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX03 VSL done?
LX03 VSL was recorded at 119,621 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 6,114 miles a year.
Has LX03 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 VSL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LX03 VSL 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 VSL find?
LX03 VSL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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