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EA03 EAW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

93,656 mi
Last recorded93,656 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,656 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 93,656 miles

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,403 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,805 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,411 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 67,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,633 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,591 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,591 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,928 miles

Front & rear number plates in poor condition.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside front tyre perishing.

Offside inner c.v. boot weeping grease.

Slight damaged to nearside front lower balljoint dust cover.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,928 miles

Front & rear number plates in poor condition.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre perishing.

Offside inner c.v. boot weeping grease.

Slight damaged to nearside front lower balljoint dust cover.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,845 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,451 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 52,433 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,188 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 49,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

front & rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,125 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 43,203 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,203 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,913 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 39,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,571 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,704 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 EAW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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