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EA03 DZG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,293 mi
Last recorded104,293 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 104,293 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 104,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,477 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 90,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,437 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 89,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,351 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 87,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,269 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 78,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,204 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 73,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,840 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,615 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 62,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,867 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,597 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,689 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 43,652 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 43,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,895 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,856 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 15,856 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,518 miles

n/s/f tyre split outer wall.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,211 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 DZG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZG, 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 DZG registered?

EA03 DZG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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