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EA03 EFC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,554 mi
Last recorded114,554 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 114,554 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 114,554 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,289 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 104,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 89,699 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 16 Jul 2016 89,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre stop lamp is not working

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,420 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2014 73,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 67,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,229 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 59,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,724 miles

advise air-con pipe burst

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,101 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,422 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,431 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 20,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop light not working

o/s/f seat tilt not working

Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,546 miles

high level stop light not working

o/s/f seat tilt not working

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 EFC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

EA03 EFC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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