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FD53CXU
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1399cc
General Information
- Registration FD53CXU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1399cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
14 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,045 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,656 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,499 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,209 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake carrier bolts (1.1.21 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake carrier bolts (1.1.21 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,391 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,301 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,524 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,840 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,014 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
22 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,524 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,035 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,257 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,144 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,295 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,283 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
20 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,552 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008 5 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,896 MI
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FD53CXU was registered on 2003-12-11
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