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SW53DHE
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration SW53DHE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
9
Passes
6
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- oil leak Dangerous
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- E.M.L on
11 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,825 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2016 13 Jun 20269 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,283 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015 13 Jun 20263 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,407 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,515 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front 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)
22 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,995 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,440 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,697 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2009 13 Jun 20267 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,090 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,598 MI
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SW53DHE was registered on 2003-12-10
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