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EA03 TUV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,566 mi
Last recorded151,566 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 TUV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 151,566 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 151,566 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 146,748 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 146,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 140,619 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 133,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 107,204 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 107,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 95,536 miles

Airbag light on

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,536 miles

Airbag light on

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 85,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2010 74,220 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 74,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,072 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 61,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,224 miles

Offside front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Pass 2 May 2007 41,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,594 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 TUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TUV, 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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What year was EA03 TUV registered?

EA03 TUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is EA03 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 TUV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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