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EA03 TYC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,579 mi
Last recorded113,579 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 TYC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,579 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 113,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenes cloudy not the right amount of light and no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective not enough light and no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 103,695 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2017 103,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,531 miles

Both rear Bump Stops are deteriorating

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 96,531 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear Bump Stops are deteriorating

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,046 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 79,995 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers have a slight streak in operation

nearside front headlamp lens slightly opaque

offside front healamp lens slightly opaque

Fail 11 Dec 2014 79,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers have a slight streak in operation

nearside front headlamp lens slightly opaque

offside front healamp lens slightly opaque

Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,060 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,473 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,306 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 39,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,605 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,626 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 17,530 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing to tread and nail in tread

offside rear tyre perishing to tread and has a nail in the tread

slight wear to the front brake discs

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 TYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

EA03 TYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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