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EF03 HNW

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,588 mi
Last recorded104,588 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HNW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,588 miles

both rear tyres getting low

engine burning oil .. slight smoke on emissions test

gear oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 104,458 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

unable to carry out emissions test due to excessive black smoke

Pass 22 May 2015 93,650 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 93,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 8 May 2015 93,233 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2014 81,966 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)

Fail 17 May 2014 81,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 23 May 2013 74,138 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2012 66,361 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 59,167 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack slight oil leak?

Pass 6 May 2010 52,023 miles

bonnet plastic lever on bumper faulty (flexing)

front leg top mounts corroded

oil 3 - minimum level (CP?)

Pass 27 May 2009 45,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 34,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,606 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 HNW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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