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EA03 BNF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BNF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 126,215 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 126,205 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 118,860 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 118,860 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,433 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 114,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,822 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 108,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,526 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 96,064 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Mar 2013 89,314 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,056 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 81,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 78,697 miles

Centre (high level) stop lamp not working (unable to determion if connected)

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 78,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre (high level) stop lamp not working (unable to determion if connected)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 1 Mar 2010 73,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,813 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,185 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 BNF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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