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EA03 BHZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,751 mi
Last recorded89,751 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,751 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

Read exhaust and clamp deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2015 86,967 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,063 miles

Oil leak

center caps fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center caps fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,433 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,393 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,714 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 BHZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BHZ, 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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What year was EA03 BHZ registered?

EA03 BHZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is EA03 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 BHZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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