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EF03 TKA

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

184,948 mi
Last recorded184,948 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 TKA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 184,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 184,948 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 169,501 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 163,718 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 1 Sep 2016 163,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 13 Aug 2015 159,045 miles

child seats fitted, rear seatbelts not fully inspected

Fail 10 Aug 2015 159,004 miles

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

child seats fitted, rear seatbelts not fully inspected

Pass 24 Jul 2014 156,602 miles

advise both front head light lens in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 142,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake fluid resivour cap damaged

front bumper corner damaged

n/s front wheel bead damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2013 142,136 miles

n/s front wheel bead damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

brake fluid resivour cap damaged

front bumper corner damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2012 124,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

o/s front cv boot rubbing on wirring harness

rear axle bushes cracked but still bonded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 124,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

o/s front cv boot rubbing on wirring harness

rear axle bushes cracked but still bonded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 108,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r, o/s/f & n/s/f door trims missing, front bumper slight damage

Fail 21 Jul 2011 108,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r, o/s/f & n/s/f door trims missing, front bumper slight damage

Pass 24 Jul 2010 92,574 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs worn/scored/and pitted .

damage to offside front bumper.also damage to nearside front and nearside read door trims.

near side rear wheel rim out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre edges wearing low

centre stoplamp inop(no visible connection)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 80,810 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre stoplamp inop(no visible connection)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,688 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 66,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 51,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,575 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 TKA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TKA, 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 TKA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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