# SL53OFU — FORD FIESTA MOT History & Vehicle Check

SL53OFU is a Silver FORD FIESTA, Petrol (1388cc), first registered 2003-10-09. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SL53OFU — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SL53OFU |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | FIESTA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1388cc |
| First registered | 2003-10-09 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-10-14 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 61.11%
- Total defects recorded: 82

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-14 08:05:27 | PASSED | 98,738 MI | 2017-10-14 00:00:00 |
| 2016-10-13 11:34:30 | FAILED | 98,738 MI | — |
| 2015-10-14 15:22:29 | PASSED | 91,908 MI | 2016-10-14 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-30 14:04:22 | FAILED | 91,246 MI | — |
| 2014-10-15 11:40:15 | PASSED | 77,377 MI | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-15 11:40:15 | FAILED | 77,377 MI | — |
| 2013-10-14 10:24:42 | FAILED | 59,953 MI | — |
| 2013-10-14 10:24:42 | PASSED | 59,953 MI | 2014-10-13 00:00:00 |
| 2012-10-04 10:11:25 | PASSED | 47,418 MI | 2013-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2012-10-03 16:20:57 | FAILED | 47,418 MI | — |
| 2011-09-26 10:33:10 | PASSED | 43,927 MI | 2012-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2010-09-29 17:02:13 | PASSED | 39,985 MI | 2011-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2010-09-29 17:02:13 | FAILED | 39,985 MI | — |
| 2009-10-03 16:21:52 | PASSED | 35,854 MI | 2010-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2008-10-10 09:17:13 | PASSED | 30,214 MI | 2009-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2008-10-10 09:17:13 | FAILED | 30,214 MI | — |
| 2007-10-09 12:33:01 | PASSED | 21,581 MI | 2008-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2006-10-05 11:45:16 | PASSED | 16,619 MI | 2007-10-09 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-10-14 08:05:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2016-10-13 11:34:30 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

**2015-10-14 15:22:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

**2015-09-30 14:04:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2014-10-15 11:40:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: coollant leak possibly water pump

**2014-10-15 11:40:15 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- PRS: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: coollant leak possibly water pump

**2013-10-14 10:24:42 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- PRS: Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2013-10-14 10:24:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2012-10-04 10:11:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: exhaust heat shield insecure
- USER ENTERED: engine coolant low

**2012-10-03 16:20:57 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: exhaust heat shield insecure
- USER ENTERED: engine coolant low

**2011-09-26 10:33:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: near side front tyre worn outer edge
- USER ENTERED: front number plate deteriorating

**2010-09-29 17:02:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: osf bumper cracked
- USER ENTERED: nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

**2010-09-29 17:02:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- PRS: Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- USER ENTERED: osf bumper cracked
- USER ENTERED: nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

**2008-10-10 09:17:13 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SL53OFU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SL53OFU. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.