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2003 FORD FIESTA
General Information
- Registration FD53UAV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low and leaking from drum (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front exhaust flex slight worn
- Rear axel bushes slight worn
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,580 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,248 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,382 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,486 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2019 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,595 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
16 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,955 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2017 5 Jun 202617 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,692 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2016 5 Jun 20266 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,643 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2015 5 Jun 20263 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
9 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,873 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2014 5 Jun 20269 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,266 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2013 5 Jun 20266 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,654 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202614 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,531 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,224 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2010 5 Jun 20263 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,562 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2009 5 Jun 20262 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
19 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,258 MI
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FD53UAV was registered on 2003-12-31
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