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DU03 EKJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,271 mi
Last recorded169,271 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 169,271 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front wing damage

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 169,271 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front wing damage

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 167,500 miles

Steering fluid level low

Fail 14 Mar 2016 167,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering fluid level low

Pass 20 Apr 2015 163,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 163,776 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 159,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 148,568 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 134,181 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2011 118,446 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 102,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 102,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,301 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,875 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 75,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,080 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 59,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,279 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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DU03 EKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 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 Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU03 EKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU03 EKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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