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FD53DWF
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration FD53DWF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 154,559 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion underbody
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front seats back rests not working but secure in upright position
6 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 154,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()
- front seats back rests not working but secure in upright position
- corrosion underbody
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,545 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner surface areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear suspension axle corrosion not excessive
- coolent pipe rubbing on fan cowling
- alternator belt very worn
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor spare wheel well corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage pump slight seepage and pipes corroded (2.1.5 (a))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear fuel pipes corroded surface corrosion ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side and off side child seats near side could only check part of seat belt ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion brake pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- 3 door vehicle driver and passenger seat tilt not working, just enough space for passengers to get out of vehicle
5 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 146,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak and coolent level very low (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer large hole at the top (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension axle corrosion not excessive
- number plate lights was not working then worked when the boot was shut
- coolent pipe rubbing on fan cowling
- alternator belt very worn
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor spare wheel well corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage pump slight seepage and pipes corroded (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front wheel arch inner rubbing not on tyre
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear fuel pipes corroded surface corrosion ()
- Coolant leak slight coolent leak and coolent level below minimum ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side and off side child seats near side could only check part of seat belt ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion brake pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner surface areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 3 door vehicle driver and passenger seat tilt not working, just enough space for passengers to get out of vehicle
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,868 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- alternator belt worn
19 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,739 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,464 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,342 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- OSF Drive Shaft Bearing Noisy
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- OSF Drive Shaft Bearing Noisy
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,487 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn appears slightly noisey (2.5.C.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and n/s/r to flexi`s grease covered (3.6.B.2c)
12 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn appears slightly noisey (2.5.C.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and n/s/r to flexi`s grease covered (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
4 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,910 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
4 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (marked) (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster inopperative (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
23 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,799 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2015 5 Jun 20264 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 153,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
30 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 150,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 129,673 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,678 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012 5 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 117,678 MI
5 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,238 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 109,238 MI
5 Jun 20268 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 99,713 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010 5 Jun 20268 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 99,713 MI
5 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,377 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,223 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2008 5 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,142 MI
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FD53DWF was registered on 2003-12-09
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