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2003 FORD FIESTA
General Information
- Registration SC53JNN
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,631 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- both front tyres on limit
12 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,631 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- both front tyres on limit
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,441 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY
- SURFACE CORROSION UNDER CAR
- REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN
- METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
- HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,957 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016 13 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,567 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
20 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,598 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,507 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
26 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,507 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,873 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013 13 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 79,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
12 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,596 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202611 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,869 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
14 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,944 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
28 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,835 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,313 MI
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SC53JNN was registered on 2003-12-17
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