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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y303 LJRMOT history

Y303 LJR is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

Y303 LJR blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,842 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 LJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 LJR was last recorded at 163,842 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,534 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
308 miles
Average per year
5,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,842 miles
  • 2025 – 163,534 miles
  • 2023 – 162,693 miles
  • 2022 – 162,293 miles
  • 2021 – 159,926 miles
  • 2020 – 157,165 miles
  • 2019 – 153,559 miles
  • 2018 – 146,130 miles
  • 2017 – 140,796 miles
  • 2016 – 134,735 miles
  • 2015 – 128,504 miles
  • 2014 – 121,730 miles
  • 2013 – 107,559 miles
  • 2012 – 100,647 miles
  • 2011 – 97,109 miles
  • 2010 – 92,337 miles
  • 2009 – 87,883 miles
  • 2008 – 76,098 miles
  • 2007 – 64,593 miles
  • 2006 – 53,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,842 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,842 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,842 miles
    Test number
    607027653572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,534 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    163,534 miles
    Test number
    304696736833
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding
  3. Fail163,532 miles (+839)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,532 miles
    Test number
    968759281050
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding
  4. Pass162,693 miles (+400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,693 miles
    Test number
    365239299178
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass162,293 miles (+2,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,293 miles
    Test number
    110859376002
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded
  6. Pass159,926 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,926 miles
    Test number
    985670851182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail159,924 miles (+2,759)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,924 miles
    Test number
    589588366868
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass157,165 miles (+3,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,165 miles
    Test number
    755475586206
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion
  9. Pass153,559 miles (+7,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,559 miles
    Test number
    645076204859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp cracked, no effect on light emitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass146,130 miles (+5,334)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,130 miles
    Test number
    340839297054
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked not effecting headlamp aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass140,796 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,796 miles
    Test number
    234997018960
    • AdvisoryFront both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chipped (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch coroded
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates distorted
  12. Fail140,796 miles (+6,061)3 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,796 miles
    Test number
    440129161536
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chipped (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch coroded
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates distorted
  13. Pass134,735 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    919228722800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,504 miles (+6,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,504 miles
    Test number
    657786895140
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass121,730 miles (+14,171)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    567979194124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,559 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    405630693190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,558 miles (+6,911)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,558 miles
    Test number
    587749483140
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  18. Pass100,647 miles (+3,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,647 miles
    Test number
    308945502200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass97,109 miles (+4,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,109 miles
    Test number
    715364401203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass92,337 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,337 miles
    Test number
    170084300214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,883 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    87,883 miles
    Test number
    503946909218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,860 miles (+11,762)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    183509199179
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  23. Pass76,098 miles (+11,505)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,098 miles
    Test number
    494319968182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,593 miles (+11,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,593 miles
    Test number
    214058577191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass53,126 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,126 miles
    Test number
    702224976160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre tread
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp glass cracked

Questions about Y303 LJR

Does Y303 LJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 LJR is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y303 LJR?
The MOT on Y303 LJR is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y303 LJR done?
Y303 LJR was recorded at 163,842 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,610 miles a year.
Has Y303 LJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 LJR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y303 LJR 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 Y303 LJR find?
Y303 LJR passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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