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EA03 EKN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,295 mi
Last recorded68,295 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 68,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 61,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 54,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 43,141 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 43,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,833 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side rear ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 32,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 29,896 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,959 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,675 miles

Nearside wheel hub corroded

Offside Front wheel hub corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 13,939 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,000 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge and perishing.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,705 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 10,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 8,072 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 5,990 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,990 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 EKN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EKN, 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 EKN registered?

EA03 EKN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EA03 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 EKN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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