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EA03 BHW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,916 mi
Last recorded49,916 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 49,916 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,771 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,575 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 46,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,712 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall perished and damaged (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,559 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to perish n/s has nail

Fail 1 Apr 2017 42,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" 21" (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to perish n/s has nail

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,702 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 40,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 37,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,907 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Front brake pads appear low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 22,615 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,140 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 20,140 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,509 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,468 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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EA03 BHW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA03 BHW, 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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EA03 BHW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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