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EA03 FCD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

99,550 mi
Last recorded99,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FCD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,550 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 59,505 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 59,505 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn uneven

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 56,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,382 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,790 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,287 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf door mirror damaged

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,558 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 FCD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

EA03 FCD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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