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EA03 BTU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,012 mi
Last recorded86,012 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 86,012 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,560 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

noise coming from pulley area

Fail 13 Oct 2011 63,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

noise coming from pulley area

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering pipe incorrectly secured to rack, heatshield rubbing into pipe

wipers smeering screen

Fail 11 Oct 2010 53,440 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering pipe incorrectly secured to rack, heatshield rubbing into pipe

wipers smeering screen

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,484 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 45,484 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,437 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 33,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,047 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 29,047 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 25,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,151 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 BTU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

EA03 BTU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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