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EA03 EMX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,021 mi
Last recorded98,021 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,021 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50R15 Budget (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure friction material debonded (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,506 miles

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK TOPPED UP

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE CORRODED

Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r15 82v BALD (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK TOPPED UP

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE CORRODED

Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.L on

NO oil on dipstick,topped up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,339 miles

E.M.L on

NO oil on dipstick,topped up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,691 miles

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

both wipers split

trim missing from n/s mirror

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,313 miles

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

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit, badly worn on edges (step tread) and cracked/perished

front lower engine mount becoming deteriorated

nearside door mirror trim broken/insecure

wiper/washer switch becoming faulty

wipers becoming worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit, badly worn on edges (step tread) and cracked/perished

coolant leak around waterpump area

engine management light illuminated on dash

front lower engine mount becoming deteriorated

nearside door mirror trim broken/insecure

wiper/washer switch becoming faulty

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,954 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,712 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,615 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,834 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 28,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,482 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 EMX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

EA03 EMX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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