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SW57FSJ
2008 FORD FIESTA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
General Information
- Registration SW57FSJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
31 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,527 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear spear wheel carrier location corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper and o s r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
29 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear spear wheel carrier location corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper and o s r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
30 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,250 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- play in front shock glands
- play in both front suspension top mounts
21 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play play in fixings (NOT TRACK ROD END) (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- play in front shock glands
- play in both front suspension top mounts
6 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,711 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2024Advisory 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in both Inner Steering Rack Joints
26 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides and central (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,780 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023 11 Jun 202630 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 72,780 MI
11 Jun 202626 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,111 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion on chassis, suspension and metal fuel lines
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,352 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wiper deteriorating
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- rear exhaust shield loose
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 52,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- front wipers are deteriorating
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear exhaust heat shield is loose & rattling
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,784 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,297 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel damaged
- Nearside Front wheel damaged
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 47,297 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel damaged
- Offside Front wheel damaged
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,714 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202627 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 45,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,509 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,063 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2017 11 Jun 202618 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 38,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
18 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,863 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2016 11 Jun 202618 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,870 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,068 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,932 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013 11 Jun 20267 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,778 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 11 Jun 20267 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 14,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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SW57FSJ was registered on 2008-01-10
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