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ML53UAW
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1388cc
General Information
- Registration ML53UAW
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,814 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills chassis springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached drop links (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills chassis springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,003 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- h lihghts just in pattern
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills inner arches chassis coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear shock shroud loose
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,014 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle wishbone roll bar etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills chassis inner arches coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear shock shroud loose
- Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
15 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle wishbone roll bar etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills chassis inner arches coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear shock shroud loose
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,516 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear heat shield dropped slightly
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear coil springs/ rear outer sills/rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear coil springs/ rear outer sills/rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear heat shield dropped slightly
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,552 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both ns and os (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both ns and os (5.1.3 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,347 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020 21 Jun 20261 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,438 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2019 21 Jun 20267 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,221 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre perished and splitting
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre perished and splitting
11 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,560 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Rear tyres starting to perish
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,712 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016 21 Jun 202611 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,653 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,222 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 21 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,266 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013 21 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,266 MI
21 Jun 202631 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,065 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012 21 Jun 202631 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
29 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,623 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011Advisory 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)
10 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,794 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010 21 Jun 20264 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,701 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009 21 Jun 202612 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,269 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2008 21 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,892 MI
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ML53UAW was registered on 2003-11-18
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