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SW53CPE
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration SW53CPE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,103 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/S & N/S Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts
- Slight oil leak at gearbox
- Nearside Outer sill corroded
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel tank straps corroded
- Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded
- Exhaust heatshield loose in middle
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
23 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/S & N/S Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts
- Slight oil leak at gearbox
- Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded
- Exhaust heatshield loose in middle
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Outer sill corroded
- Fuel tank straps corroded
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,904 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,613 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)
- Steering rack gaiter split o/s (2.2.D.2d)
- Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)
- Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. does not tilt (6.2.A.2)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not tilt (6.2.A.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle front imbalance 35% (3.7.B.5b)
9 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,656 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- drivers & passengers seat tilt handles broken
8 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (8.2.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- drivers & passengers seat tilt handles broken
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,340 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,577 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,782 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,123 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,727 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,727 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,130 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
9 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,022 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,200 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 24,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
6 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,927 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53CPE was registered on 2003-12-12
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