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EA03 DZK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 DZK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 104,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,577 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,531 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 90,152 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,359 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,735 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,145 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,105 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,612 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,054 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,205 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 35,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DZK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 DZK registered?

EA03 DZK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EA03 DZK safe to buy?

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