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EA03 CBX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,397 mi
Last recorded60,397 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 CBX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,884 miles

Damage to offside rear of vehicle

Rear bumper insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 47,884 miles

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

Damage to offside rear of vehicle

EML light on

Rear bumper insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,937 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Jul 2013 34,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,291 miles

rear tyres worn and out of shape

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,329 miles

both n/s tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,617 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 28,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,613 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 CBX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

EA03 CBX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is EA03 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 CBX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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