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EA03 ELV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,821 mi
Last recorded156,821 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ELV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 156,821 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 156,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 152,290 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 151,094 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 148,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 144,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 139,797 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 135,326 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 131,915 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 131,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside driveshaft inner connection to gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2016 123,866 miles

brake disc worn

exhaust has slight blow

o/s/f wheel buckled slightly

windows tinted

Fail 11 Jul 2015 106,113 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 106,113 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,187 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 90,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,743 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 62,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,514 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 47,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

near side rear tyre worn on thew inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

near side rear tyre worn on thew inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,785 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,146 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 25,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,896 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 ELV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

EA03 ELV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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