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E9 LEL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

128,010 mi
Last recorded128,010 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 LEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 128,010 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 123,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 109,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear axle rusted

Fail 17 Sep 2021 103,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear axle rusted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,330 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 99,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear where marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded infront of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,272 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills rusted

Fail 9 Sep 2019 92,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills rusted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,735 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 83,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,941 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre perrished and splitting

Fail 5 Sep 2014 65,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre perrished and splitting

Fail 16 Sep 2013 61,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Metal brake pipes going to rear are starting to corrode.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Metal brake pipes going to rear are starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,078 miles

Exhaust system is corroded & one rear mounting bracket is broken.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 59,078 miles

Exhaust system is corroded & one rear mounting bracket is broken.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion starting at rear.

N/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges.

O/s rear tyre wall is perishing.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 53,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion starting at rear.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges.

O/s rear tyre wall is perishing.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 47,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,280 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 45,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,622 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 31,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,329 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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E9 LEL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E9 LEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E9 LEL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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