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EA03 ECD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,330 mi
Last recorded111,330 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ECD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 11 Apr 2018 110,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,347 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,018 miles

back box starting to corrode

os lower ball joint dust cover perishing

topped up oil

water in osr light

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,777 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic trim rear of front bumper loose?

Pass 29 Mar 2014 89,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 81,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 70,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 57,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,045 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2010 52,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,207 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers smeary

Fail 24 Mar 2009 45,207 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

powe steering fluid level low

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,509 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 ECD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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