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SW53HXA
2003 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1388cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HXA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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- Expired 09 Apr 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
18 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,864 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Wing corroded but not likely to cause injury
30 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,631 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,280 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,280 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,561 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,755 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2022 11 Jun 202625 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,188 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2021 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,783 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2020 11 Jun 202613 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
14 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,855 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,932 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,966 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE JOINT TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,244 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,320 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,880 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,101 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
23 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,798 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,493 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,932 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2010 11 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,388 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2009 11 Jun 20266 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,500 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2008 11 Jun 202610 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,515 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2007 11 Jun 202610 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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SW53HXA was registered on 2003-12-23
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