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2003 FORD FIESTA
General Information
- Registration SW53HYJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- sills damaged at rear
- rear tyres cracking
- front pads low
- both front link bars worn
15 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,314 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,739 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018 11 Jun 202610 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,920 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
14 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,766 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202613 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,002 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014Advisory 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 151,057 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 151,057 MI
11 Jun 202618 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 136,548 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202619 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 122,178 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 122,178 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,722 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,530 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 77,356 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 77,356 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,471 MI
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SW53HYJ was registered on 2003-12-23
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