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EA03 BSY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

332,782 mi
Last recorded332,782 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 332,782 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 318,773 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 304,215 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 304,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 284,003 miles

windscreen damaged,not affecting view

Pass 3 Aug 2017 262,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin outer edge

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

windscreen damaged but not affecting view

Pass 26 Jul 2016 239,162 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 238,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 219,901 miles

coolant leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 192,937 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 170,796 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 170,771 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 145,915 miles
Fail 29 May 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 120,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 105,320 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 105,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 90,089 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 58,608 miles

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 11 May 2007 58,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,885 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 44,885 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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 BSY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

EA03 BSY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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