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EF03 CAE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,576 mi
Last recorded150,576 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 150,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 140,072 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Apr 2016 140,072 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,550 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 117,794 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 115,231 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 109,751 miles

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

n/s front door trim is missing

one of the rear silencer support brackets is broken

panel damage

Pass 16 Jul 2011 102,322 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,822 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,989 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 72,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,661 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,821 miles

n/s rear tyre low.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,495 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 CAE 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 85.7%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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