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EA03 EHP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,855 mi
Last recorded103,855 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EHP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 103,855 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,941 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 98,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 96,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 96,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle bushes worn

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 80,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle bushes worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,206 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

front headlamp pattern starting to get weak.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 67,206 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

front headlamp pattern starting to get weak.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,912 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 60,160 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front steering rod inner joint worn

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 55,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,522 miles

Front Both headlamp outer covers deteriated

Fail 1 Dec 2016 50,448 miles

Emissions not tested too high will not go through, (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some pipes greased. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise,2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on 1 and 1/2 ()

battery getting tired,

brake fluid contaminated,

cambelt history.

fead belt frayed,

Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,793 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 45,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 43,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 41,405 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 41,391 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,628 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 30,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,822 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 25,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,762 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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EA03 EHP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EA03 EHP, 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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EA03 EHP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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