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EA03 EFM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,680 mi
Last recorded122,680 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EFM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 122,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 116,683 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 116,683 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 108,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,684 miles

Central Rear unable to inspect seat belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn slightly smooth

Fail 7 Jun 2018 101,684 miles

Central Rear unable to inspect seat belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn slightly smooth

Pass 30 May 2017 95,271 miles

Slight Coolant leak

Pass 31 May 2016 87,282 miles

Coolant header tank split and leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,538 miles

Coolant leak

N/s/r tyre cracked but no cords showing

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)

Pass 30 May 2013 66,058 miles

N/s/r tyre is perished but with no cords exposed.

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

Fail 30 May 2013 66,058 miles

N/s/r tyre is perished but with no cords exposed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 56,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,672 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 31,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,135 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 EFM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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