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EF03 BXV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,959 mi
Last recorded113,959 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 BXV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,959 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 113,959 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective polish lenses clear (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp intensity of brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp intensity of brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture failed on rolling road (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and in places outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 99,744 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 99,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,418 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,335 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,033 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,049 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 70,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both front tyres cracking and have cuts in tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,698 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamps (1.7.5a)

coolant leak under engine

rear os wheel bearing rough on rotation slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,764 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,568 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,453 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,544 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,879 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 BXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EF03 BXV, 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 BXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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