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EF03 HPE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,970 mi
Last recorded73,970 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 73,970 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 73,970 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 71,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 68,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 65,835 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 65,835 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 61,729 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 61,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2017 59,295 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 59,295 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 56,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 54,024 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 51,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 51,710 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,708 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 49,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 46,637 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 42,874 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,874 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,432 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 14,426 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 25,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 18,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 18,994 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 12,897 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 12,897 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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