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EA03 USN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,906 mi
Last recorded104,906 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 USN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 86,820 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,726 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,726 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,587 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 62,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,539 miles

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion some are heavily greased

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,129 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

note door window outer trims missing

oil leaks

possible puncture nail in tread of offside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 49,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

note door window outer trims missing

oil leaks

possible puncture nail in tread of offside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,494 miles

2 nails nearside rear tyre.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 42,739 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,277 miles

advise nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,711 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 USN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 USN, 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 USN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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