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EA03 BVK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,751 mi
Last recorded97,751 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nsr tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,692 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nsr tyre tread cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2014 87,361 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 52,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,878 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 27,878 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,971 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,614 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,440 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,589 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 10,207 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 BVK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for EA03 BVK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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