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ML53UXF
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1388cc
General Information
- Registration ML53UXF
- 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
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,338 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,656 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,880 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,880 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,461 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018 21 Jun 202613 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,461 MI
21 Jun 202613 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,603 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,632 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,631 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,045 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,528 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013 21 Jun 202625 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
17 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,303 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
25 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,555 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2011 21 Jun 202616 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
17 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,424 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202617 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,935 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2009 21 Jun 202618 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,598 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2008 21 Jun 202620 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,440 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2007 21 Jun 202620 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 32,440 MI
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ML53UXF was registered on 2003-09-30
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