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EA03 TXP

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,747 mi
Last recorded60,747 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 TXP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,747 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

emissions close to limits

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,730 miles

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

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

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

Rear shock shrouds brocken

Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,593 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

rear bump stops detetiorated

Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,542 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers broken (7.1.1)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

rear bump stops detetiorated

Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,944 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear bump stops detetiorated

Pass 5 May 2014 52,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 50,011 miles

middle section exhaust rusty

Pass 26 May 2012 47,995 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2011 44,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge of the tyre

rear bumps stops excessively detetiorated and in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2011 44,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge of the tyre

rear bumps stops excessively detetiorated and in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2010 40,540 miles

rear bump stops detetiorated and in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2009 36,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,381 miles

rear shocks bump stop rusty and cracked.

Pass 8 May 2007 28,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,926 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

front bumper damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight handbrake lever travel

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 TXP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXP, 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 TXP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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