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SA53PHN
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1388cc
General Information
- Registration SA53PHN
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,238 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,249 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- welded repairs
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,381 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- trims and covers fitted
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
5 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,381 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- trims and covers fitted
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
29 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,998 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
26 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,755 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- All brake pipes greased inspection limited
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- All brake pipes greased inspection limited
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,595 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,603 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 12 Jun 20263 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,270 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 12 Jun 20264 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,265 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2014 12 Jun 20261 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,215 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,511 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,002 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,039 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009 12 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
4 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,725 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2008 12 Jun 20266 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,720 MI
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SA53PHN was registered on 2003-09-05
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