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EA03 BVR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,026 mi
Last recorded170,026 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 170,026 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 170,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 142,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 117,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 109,134 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 102,841 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,285 miles

Multiple chips on windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,555 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,555 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,074 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,823 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 70,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,170 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,738 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,923 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 40,234 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,219 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,341 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,324 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 BVR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

EA03 BVR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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