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EA03 UFY

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,195 mi
Last recorded114,195 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 114,195 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 114,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,210 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine emission light stays on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine emission light stays on

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine emission light stays on

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,649 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,111 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 75,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,910 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,317 miles

advise both rear shocker cover adrift

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,652 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers broken

both rear tyres just on legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,492 miles

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

slight scratch o/s windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2006 29,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,233 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 UFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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