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CU53ZXB
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1399cc
General Information
- Registration CU53ZXB
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1399cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
9 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 140,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board center pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,568 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,686 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
- rear axle corroded
- coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Central Braking system leaking under floor pan (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
- rear axle corroded
- coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,240 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (axle) (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- oil leak
- coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,626 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
14 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,067 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
14 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
29 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,504 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
29 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,414 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,829 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
28 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,829 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
7 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,083 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2011 16 Jun 20266 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,723 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,375 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2009 16 Jun 202616 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,927 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,927 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,498 MI
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