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EA03 EKP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,583 mi
Last recorded82,583 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EKP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,583 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 82,572 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,581 miles

Grinding noise from cam belt area

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,321 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch slipping

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,453 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 65,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 58,420 miles

front brake pads low...

steering rack damp/advise further inspection soon.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 53,134 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,737 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on edge

Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,379 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2006 24,949 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 EKP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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