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FD53TVP
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1388cc
General Information
- Registration FD53TVP
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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- Expires 26 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,414 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,613 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear 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))
31 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,617 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear 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))
14 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,807 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,050 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,150 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak Expansion tank ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak Expansion tank ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Heat shield insecure
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,079 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak at expansion tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,139 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,271 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,197 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,084 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tread low on edges of tyre
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted at time of test
5 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front tread low on edges of tyre
- Centre High level stop lamp not working
- Nearside Rear Seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted at time of test
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,497 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,935 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2014Reason(s) for failure
- n/s/f tyre has side wall damaged recommend newtyre Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,272 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,812 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2012 5 Jun 202627 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,629 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2011 5 Jun 202620 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,848 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2010 5 Jun 202620 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,761 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2009 5 Jun 202623 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,639 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2008 5 Jun 202618 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,354 MI
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FD53TVP was registered on 2003-12-31
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