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EF03 XUC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 123,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 123,168 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 117,384 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 117,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 112,704 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 112,704 miles

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

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 14 Dec 2016 106,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 98,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has slight play lower column bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 95,469 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,516 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 86,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to near side front not allowing inspection of seat belt

the near side front and rear and off side front tyre are all perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 68,978 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,978 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,013 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,467 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,631 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,900 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 XUC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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