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EF03 UMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,439 mi
Last recorded108,439 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,439 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 92,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner (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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,799 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 67,781 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

front tyres cracking to outer edges

n/s/r light lens broken

rear number plate deteriated

reverse light n/w [needed after 2009]

Pass 22 May 2019 67,611 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 22 May 2019 67,610 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 23 May 2018 67,145 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 65,537 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 65,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 63,379 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 16 May 2016 63,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres cracking

Pass 14 May 2015 61,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 58,546 miles

both front headlamps beam pattern deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,239 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,340 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,290 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 18 May 2007 28,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,457 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 19,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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

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