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EF03 GVE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,908 mi
Last recorded89,908 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 GVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 89,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,143 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 83,738 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 83,738 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 83,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,309 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 83,305 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,887 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 79,887 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,050 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 78,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,896 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 74,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 74,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,710 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,596 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

n/s rear tyre crackin in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 45,954 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,010 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 39,010 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,014 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 GVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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