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EA03 BNZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,736 mi
Last recorded77,736 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,724 miles

gearbox mount detiorated

Fail 25 Apr 2016 69,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox mount detiorated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,170 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,894 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,547 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and offside rear seat belts not tested as child seats fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,762 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,648 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,629 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 23,116 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut in sidewall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut in sidewall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,527 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 BNZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BNZ, 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 BNZ registered?

EA03 BNZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is EA03 BNZ safe to buy?

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