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EA03 ELW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,143 mi
Last recorded60,143 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,143 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,021 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,666 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 50,666 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,809 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,369 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 40,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,066 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 30,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,925 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 25,925 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 16 Dec 2005 18,513 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 ELW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ELW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 ELW registered?

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

Is EA03 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 ELW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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