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EA03 BVJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,951 mi
Last recorded51,951 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,498 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,931 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,988 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 27,902 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,088 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,693 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,777 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 BVJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

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

Is EA03 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 BVJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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