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EA03 EAY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,108 mi
Last recorded61,108 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EAY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 61,108 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 61,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 59,750 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 59,746 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,162 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,130 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 50,130 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,724 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,064 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 36,622 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,939 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 29,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre stop notworking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,974 miles

centre stop notworking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,497 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 19,374 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,877 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 15,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,964 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 9,604 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 EAY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

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

Is EA03 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 EAY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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