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FP53DYM
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
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- Registration FP53DYM
- 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
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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126 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 110,505 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust front flexi deteriorated
- rear axle corroded
- vehicle corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 110,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- vehicle corroded
- rear axle corroded
- exhaust front flexi deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,849 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- vehicle corroded
- rear axle corroded
- exhaust front pipe deteriorated
- alternator belt worn
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front washer jet weak
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,849 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- rear axle corroded
- exhaust front pipe deteriorated
- alternator belt worn
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- vehicle corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front washer jet weak
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,500 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill back (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,098 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear sill back corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- exhaust front pipe deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,468 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear sill corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,081 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022 5 Jun 202623 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,984 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside rear tyres perished
- offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,213 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished
3 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished
11 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,065 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018 5 Jun 20268 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front position lamp(s) not working OS (1.1.A.3b)
- Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NSR outer sill (6.1.A.1)
- Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) NSF (2.2.D.2b)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,749 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to suspension coil springs
- nearside front tyre wearing close to the limit
- corrosion to exhaust
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,200 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,477 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,239 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,752 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 5 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,752 MI
5 Jun 20262 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,848 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012 5 Jun 20261 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
10 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,870 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,685 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010 5 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,036 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202614 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,089 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202613 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,917 MI
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FP53DYM was registered on 2003-12-12
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