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ST53FPX
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
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- Registration ST53FPX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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139 Total Defects Recorded
19 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 93,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat will not fold forward to let passengers exit (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,122 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber lower mounting area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower section of "A" Pillar corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber lower mounting area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower section of "A" Pillar corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting area corroded/holed at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting area corroded/holed at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Serious engine oil leak. (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber lower mounting area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower section of "A" Pillar corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower section of "A" Pillar corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber lower mounting area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,897 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Power steering hose insecure, close proximity to driveshaft
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,149 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2022 10 Jun 20266 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,705 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose Front bumper lower trim slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded at various points along vehicle length (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded at various points along vehicle length (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Front wing slightly loose at join to sill due to corrosion of mountings (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,705 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded at various points along vehicle length (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded at various points along vehicle length (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Front wing slightly loose at join to sill due to corrosion of mountings (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose Front bumper lower trim slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,210 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 57,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,977 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018 10 Jun 202617 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,652 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017 10 Jun 202612 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,859 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- signs of leakage at power steering rack
12 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 31,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- signs of leakage at power steering rack
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,356 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,117 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
1 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 26,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,681 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 10 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,558 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 10 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,874 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,857 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2010 10 Jun 202630 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,969 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2009 10 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,296 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2008 10 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 14,296 MI
10 Jun 202631 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,173 MI
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ST53FPX was registered on 2003-10-31
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