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FN53BXL
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration FN53BXL
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
16
Passes
14
Failures
53.33%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
26 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,598 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,365 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,365 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,096 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,096 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,856 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,856 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,985 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated
- 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)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,826 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202627 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,394 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface corroded (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)
24 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,394 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface corroded (3.5.1i)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,925 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,546 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,823 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2014 5 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,578 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,722 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,722 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,369 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2011 5 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
4 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,952 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2010 5 Jun 20267 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,368 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2009 5 Jun 20265 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,796 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008 5 Jun 20262 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 29,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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FN53BXL was registered on 2003-09-30
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