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GD53KUE
2004 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration GD53KUE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
18 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,132 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Subframe, rear axle, suspension, springs, brake/fuel pipe corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
18 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 170,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Subframe, rear axle, suspension, springs, brake/fuel pipe corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
15 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,389 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside 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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 160,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,196 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
19 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,857 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust flexi webbing slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 131,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust flexi webbing slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,411 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2022 22 Jun 202616 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
17 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,165 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,165 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,151 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine has an oil leak
5 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,151 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine has an oil leak
27 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,338 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019 22 Jun 202613 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,202 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 22 Jun 202618 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,384 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre engine mount deteriorated
15 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre engine mount deteriorated
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,329 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 22 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,470 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 22 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,090 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,016 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 22 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,265 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 22 Jun 202629 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,760 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2011 22 Jun 202629 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
29 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,551 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 22 Jun 202630 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,876 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 22 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 50,500 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,500 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,386 MI
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GD53KUE was registered on 2004-01-21
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