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EA03 VZG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,174 mi
Last recorded132,174 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VZG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 132,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (195/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 132,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (195/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 126,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 120,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 113,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 107,154 miles

both front headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,912 miles

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,709 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 82,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 71,664 miles

Centre Non-obligatory mirror missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Wing has slight damage

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,485 miles

coolant low

engine not running correct,suspect (DMF) duel mass flywheeel.

lower mount rubber cracking up/split

Fail 25 Jul 2015 63,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coolant low

engine not running correct,suspect (DMF) duel mass flywheeel.

lower mount rubber cracking up/split

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,390 miles

both headlamp lenses foggy

brake pedel rubber missing

rear exhaust box rusted

rear view mirror missing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery housing loose

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,951 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 48,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 44,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,585 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 41,585 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,605 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,607 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 32,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,908 miles

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

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

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 VZG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

EA03 VZG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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