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2003 FORD FIESTA
General Information
- Registration VO53FTJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 165,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cut to cords in tread area (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable snapped on application (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested no oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around both rear spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
13 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,001 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 161,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 158,236 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,455 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,932 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 147,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 144,603 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 141,268 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 132,007 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 131,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 109,008 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 104,097 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2011 7 Jun 202620 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 98,440 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 88,756 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202614 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 73,522 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 58,279 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2007 7 Jun 202623 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 58,279 MI
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VO53FTJ was registered on 2003-09-05
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