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GL53OLW
2004 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1388cc
General Information
- Registration GL53OLW
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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- Expires 20 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 112,809 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- slight play in nearside front shock absorber gland
- rear axle corroded
- nearside head lamp poor beam image
- nearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded
- nearside and o9ffside headlamp lens deteriorated
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 112,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (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)
- slight play in nearside front shock absorber gland
- rear axle corroded
- nearside head lamp poor beam image
- nearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded
- nearside and o9ffside headlamp lens deteriorated
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,927 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- high level stop light not working if connected
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has multiple cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has multiple cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has multiple cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- high level stop light not working if connected
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has multiple cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,933 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Power steering belt starting to perish
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Slight roughness in offside driveshaft support bearing when rotated
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,933 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Slight roughness in offside driveshaft support bearing when rotated
- Power steering belt starting to perish
- Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,100 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside driveshaft support bearing rough when rotated
- High level stop light not working (if wired)
- Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,081 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- auxiliary drive belts perished
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- offside drive shaft support bearing noisy/rough when rotated
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- offside rear tyre worn on edges
- offside front tyre worn on outer edge
- offside drive shaft support bearing noisy/rough when rotated
- auxiliary drive belts perished
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,379 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside driveshaft support bearing noisy when rotated
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Both auxiliary drive belts starting to perish
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 71,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to uncoil (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside driveshaft support bearing noisy when rotated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Both auxiliary drive belts starting to perish
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,666 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished
7 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,453 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
20 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,129 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019 23 Jun 202613 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,800 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018 23 Jun 202616 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,902 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017 23 Jun 202616 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,043 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016 23 Jun 202618 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,651 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2015 23 Jun 202618 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,895 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2014 23 Jun 202614 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,548 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
15 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,479 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2012 23 Jun 202616 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,631 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2011 23 Jun 202617 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,711 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,812 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2009 23 Jun 202617 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 22,812 MI
23 Jun 202618 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,747 MI
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GL53OLW was registered on 2004-01-19
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