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CE53DOA
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1399cc
General Information
- Registration CE53DOA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1399cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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177 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,754 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Auxiliary drivebelt cracking
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,754 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Auxiliary drivebelt cracking
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,127 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,931 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,931 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested pipes in danger of splitting (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,452 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,270 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,879 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020 15 Jun 202612 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,420 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,186 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018 15 Jun 202612 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,958 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- OS WIPER SPLITTING
16 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,042 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,819 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2015 15 Jun 20268 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,296 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2014 15 Jun 20268 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,296 MI
15 Jun 20269 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,879 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2013 15 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,115 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2012 15 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,115 MI
15 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,063 MI
15 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,063 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2011 15 Jun 202611 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,710 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010 15 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,458 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009 15 Jun 202616 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,619 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2008 15 Jun 20265 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,064 MI
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CE53DOA was registered on 2003-09-01
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