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EA03 EGX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,107 mi
Last recorded60,107 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2018 60,107 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has perishing cracks

Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,864 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,887 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,494 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,388 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,250 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SILL PANEL AND WING DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL OUTER RIM HAS SLIGHT DISTORTION.

SCREW IN CENTRE OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 49,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SILL PANEL AND WING DAMAGED.

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL OUTER RIM HAS SLIGHT DISTORTION.

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

SCREW IN CENTRE OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,042 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions - lambda only just passed.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 36,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,520 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 28,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,007 miles

OUTER WALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,887 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 EGX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

EA03 EGX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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