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EA03 TFV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,034 mi
Last recorded76,034 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 TFV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 76,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,693 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,159 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 67,159 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,407 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 62,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,769 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 56,769 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,569 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 46,569 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,234 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,378 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 35,378 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,449 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,336 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 14,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,905 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 TFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 TFV registered?

EA03 TFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is EA03 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 TFV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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