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EF03 OCV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,841 mi
Last recorded123,841 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 OCV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 123,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 123,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 116,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear sections of front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 17 Feb 2023 116,265 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear sections of front to rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 109,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

headlight glasses becoming poor

high level stop light not working

offside front tyre cracking in tread and slightly wearing on inner edge, offside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2021 102,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to joiner under wing under guard (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

headlight glasses becoming poor

high level stop light not working

offside front tyre cracking in tread and slightly wearing on inner edge, offside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to joint under nearside wing (1.1.11 (c))

headlight glasses slightly deteriorated

high level stop light not working

offside front tyre slightly cracking in tread

Fail 19 Feb 2020 99,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to joint under nearside wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlight glasses slightly deteriorated

high level stop light not working

offside front tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,020 miles

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,238 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edges and is starting to perish.

3. Offside rear tyre wearing low and is starting to perish.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,353 miles

2. Offside rear tyre becoming perished.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 76,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1. Front brake discs becoming worn.

2. Offside rear tyre becoming perished.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,921 miles

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 3 May 2011 40,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,654 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 37,654 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,135 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,176 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 16,473 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 OCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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