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EF03 AOB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,562 mi
Last recorded104,562 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 AOB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,562 miles

Damage to O/S sill section

Power steering rack misty with oil

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 104,562 miles

Damage to O/S sill section

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering rack misty with oil

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 104,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 99,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,024 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,588 miles

o/s/front tyre becoming worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,380 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/rear tyre becoming worn

Fail 5 Feb 2010 72,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,359 miles

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

handbrake has a lot of travel for type fitted

o/s/rear tyre becoming worn

nail in o/s/rear tyre

o/s/front tyre worn too limit replace ASAP

Pass 26 Jan 2008 56,698 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 41,281 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,281 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,524 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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EF03 AOB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF03 AOB, 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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EF03 AOB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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