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2008 FORD FIESTA
General Information
- Registration SW57FWJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expired 27 Feb 2020
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,975 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rears (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both rear reflectors covered (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly advise..! both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs where rear beam axle locates (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (part of flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (part of flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hoes insecure & fouling shocker (1.1.12 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,060 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose and greased (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,818 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,078 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202622 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
4 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,848 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,079 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202617 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
23 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,097 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202617 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,740 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013 11 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,658 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2012 11 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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SW57FWJ was registered on 2008-02-09
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