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EA03 BXF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,311 mi
Last recorded110,311 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BXF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,311 miles

coolant low

engine has a oil leak

front brake discs are worn and pitted

front inner brake pads are low

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges and close to its limit

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

coolant low

engine has a oil leak

front brake discs are worn and pitted

front inner brake pads are low

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges and close to its limit

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 Mar 2018 102,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 102,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 86,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,479 miles

Centre hi level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2016 82,479 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle hose insecure (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre hi level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coolant low

Pass 3 Jan 2015 75,380 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 75,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

coolant low

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,280 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,841 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,675 miles

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

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

front disc and pads worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,606 miles

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

front brake pads wearing.

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Pass 4 May 2011 47,768 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracked but exposing cord/ply

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,069 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,735 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 26,650 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 20,013 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,447 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 BXF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXF, 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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EA03 BXF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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