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EA03 FBU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,147 mi
Last recorded141,147 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 141,147 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 141,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 138,702 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 138,702 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 133,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 May 2024 133,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2023 130,583 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 130,583 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ERATIC IDLE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2022 128,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer baffle plates damaged.

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 May 2021 125,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 123,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 123,695 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 121,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gear box stabilizor mount bush worn.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 121,429 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gear box stabilizor mount bush worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 118,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,185 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Fail 6 Mar 2017 115,185 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,782 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,196 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 84,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,237 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 11,058 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 FBU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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