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EA03 EFV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,730 mi
Last recorded154,730 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 154,730 miles

Engine oil leak

eml light on

Pass 20 May 2017 147,944 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 147,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 14,410 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 144,108 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 140,437 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 133,597 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 133,589 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 May 2013 116,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 116,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 100,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 83,533 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 73,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 65,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 39,775 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 39,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 35,108 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 35,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 EFV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

EA03 EFV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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