MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
NO OIL ON DIPSTICK TOPPED UP
Offside Front BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE CORRODED
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
nearside front tyre starting to perish
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EA03 EMX safe to buy?
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