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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,242 cc

MT53 GWFMOT history

MT53 GWF is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
88,607 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MT53 GWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

MT53 GWF was last recorded at 88,607 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 2,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,311 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,296 miles
Average per year
4,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,607 miles
  • 2021 – 86,311 miles
  • 2020 – 84,216 miles
  • 2019 – 82,196 miles
  • 2018 – 79,762 miles
  • 2017 – 77,303 miles
  • 2016 – 73,997 miles
  • 2015 – 70,689 miles
  • 2014 – 65,069 miles
  • 2013 – 58,562 miles
  • 2012 – 52,395 miles
  • 2011 – 46,764 miles
  • 2010 – 41,242 miles
  • 2009 – 35,867 miles
  • 2008 – 31,505 miles
  • 2007 – 26,511 miles
  • 2006 – 17,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,607 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside headlamp damaged but functioning

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,607 miles (+2,296)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    998033901008
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,311 miles (+2,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    193209468341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass84,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    481365880807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,216 miles (+2,020)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    868971608564
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken/sharp edges and loose (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,196 miles (+2,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,196 miles
    Test number
    113646295906
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  6. Pass79,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,762 miles
    Test number
    486043143779
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged but functioning

  7. Fail79,762 miles (+2,459)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,762 miles
    Test number
    396041198951
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged but functioning

  8. Pass77,303 miles (+3,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,303 miles
    Test number
    189874836271
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe's corroded not excessive

  9. Pass73,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    363349436742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,997 miles (+3,308)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    753377385149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass70,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,689 miles
    Test number
    208703696906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer band and outer wall cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNoise on power steering when turning wheel

  12. Fail70,689 miles (+5,620)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,689 miles
    Test number
    386712458796
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer band and outer wall cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNoise on power steering when turning wheel

  13. Pass65,069 miles (+6,507)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    555387494255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside washer jet inner nozzle blocked

  14. Pass58,562 miles (+6,167)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,562 miles
    Test number
    497944603488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked on outer wall

  15. Pass52,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,395 miles
    Test number
    307019292456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,395 miles (+5,631)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,395 miles
    Test number
    438219292279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

  17. Pass46,764 miles (+5,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,764 miles
    Test number
    899529191269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass41,242 miles (+5,375)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,242 miles
    Test number
    981110400352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

  19. Pass35,867 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    382881709352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,505 miles
    Test number
    552382708336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,505 miles (+4,994)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,505 miles
    Test number
    883722308326
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  22. Pass26,511 miles (+8,651)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,511 miles
    Test number
    343272007301
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Note2xfront tyres worn (no tread) on outer tread band.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail17,860 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,860 miles
    Test number
    530653706326
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass17,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,860 miles
    Test number
    774783206385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MT53 GWF

Does MT53 GWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MT53 GWF expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MT53 GWF?
The MOT on MT53 GWF expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MT53 GWF done?
MT53 GWF was recorded at 88,607 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 4,425 miles a year.
Has MT53 GWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MT53 GWF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on MT53 GWF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on MT53 GWF find?
MT53 GWF failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions not tested; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 7 more.

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