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EA03 EKK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,881 mi
Last recorded89,881 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EKK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,324 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 73,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,017 miles

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

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

both front seats tilt mechanism to get to back seats not working

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,637 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 51,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,769 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating, change asap

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,420 miles

n/s/f wheel rim has slight damage

n/s/r wheel rim has slight damage

o/s/f tyre has cuts to outer wall (not to cord)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,166 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 27,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,711 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 26,711 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 26,145 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,729 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,545 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 16,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,062 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,191 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 14,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,986 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 EKK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EKK, 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 EKK registered?

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

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The MOT history for EA03 EKK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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