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EA03 BPV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,210 mi
Last recorded53,210 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 53,210 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,098 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 51,098 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 45,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,733 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,366 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,734 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,635 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 24,632 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,247 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,923 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,232 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 BPV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BPV, 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 BPV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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