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GL53HHR
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1388cc
General Information
- Registration GL53HHR
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
5 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 139,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,498 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,777 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside 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))
2 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,777 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,363 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Exhaust Heat Shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,891 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,855 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,214 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint. (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint. (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,652 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
17 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,199 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
29 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,722 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
29 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,722 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
4 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,214 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,730 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,899 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
21 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,014 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2012 24 Jun 202621 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- An item not tested (Manual)
19 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,002 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 40,842 MI
24 Jun 202620 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,842 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008 24 Jun 202614 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,424 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2007 24 Jun 202614 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 31,424 MI
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GL53HHR was registered on 2003-12-08
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