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EA03 MVC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,279 mi
Last recorded119,279 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 MVC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 119,279 miles

Bodywork damage

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

Power steering damp

Fail 15 May 2017 119,222 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Taped. (8.1.1)

Bodywork damage

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

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

Power steering damp

Pass 25 May 2016 109,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 109,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rears under centre floor (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak around expansion tank area

nearside headlamp pattern faded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,434 miles

Coolant leak

slight brake bind to nearside rear wheel

Fail 22 Apr 2015 107,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

light cracking to offside front tyre

slight brake bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,698 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 106,698 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,813 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2013 95,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2012 89,383 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,574 miles

Center brake light not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,968 miles

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

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

advise: crack in windscreen.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,963 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,904 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 MVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 EA03 MVC, 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 MVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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