FORD FIESTA S53FGD has 28 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1998 FORD FIESTA has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 44,193 miles 9 months ago on Friday 24th October 2025 at 09:45.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Monday 26th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

S53FGD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202644,193 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 202426TH OCTOBER 202542,874 MI
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202326TH OCTOBER 202442,705 MI
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202226TH OCTOBER 202342,523 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202126TH OCTOBER 202241,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 202141,819 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 202026TH OCTOBER 202141,387 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Ovality Nearside Front Disc
  5. ADVISORY - Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201926TH OCTOBER 202040,844 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201826TH OCTOBER 201940,519 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 201726TH OCTOBER 201840,122 MI
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 201740,113 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Caliper Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Sill (6.1.b.2)
  3. FAIL - Brake Performance Not Tested (3.7.a.1)
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201626TH OCTOBER 201739,649 MI
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201526TH OCTOBER 201639,078 MI
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 201539,078 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 201437,650 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 201426TH OCTOBER 201537,650 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 201336,311 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201326TH OCTOBER 201436,311 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 201226TH OCTOBER 201335,120 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201126TH OCTOBER 201233,617 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201026TH OCTOBER 201131,824 MI
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 201031,824 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 200926TH OCTOBER 201029,756 MI
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 200929,756 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Cylinder Leaking (3.6.a.1)
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 200826TH OCTOBER 200927,326 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 200726TH OCTOBER 200824,841 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 200626TH OCTOBER 200722,344 MI
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 200526TH OCTOBER 200620,083 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S53FGD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

S53FGD MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

S53FGD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 44,193 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,637 miles

S53FGD FAQs

This Ford Fiesta with registration S53FGD was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 44,193 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 1,637 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Ford Fiesta beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S53FGD has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Fiesta has had 27 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Fiesta is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does S53FGD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 14th July 2026 S53FGD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S53FGD Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 14th July 2026 S53FGD does have Tax. Read more

When does S53FGD Tax expire?

The current Tax for S53FGD will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S53FGD MOT expire?

The current MOT for S53FGD will expire in 3 months on Monday 26th October 2026. Read more

When did S53FGD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S53FGD was on Friday 24th October 2025 at 09:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S53FGD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for S53FGD we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S53FGD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for S53FGD we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S53FGD?

S53FGD is registered as a 1998 Ford Fiesta. Read more

How many miles has S53FGD done?

The odometer reading for S53FGD at the last MOT in October 2025 was 44,193 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,637 miles per year. Read more

How old is S53FGD?

The vehicle S53FGD was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Monday 24th August 1998. Read more

What colour is S53FGD?

The official colour of S53FGD is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does S53FGD have?

S53FGD has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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