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EF03 XUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,706 mi
Last recorded116,706 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 116,706 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 116,557 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside headlight deteriorated and beam pattern poor

Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Oct 2016 102,030 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

engine management light on

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,184 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 74,184 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,110 miles

195/60/R15 88H

ENGINE OIL LOW.

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

HEADLIGHTS LENS DETERIORATED,AND AIMS FADED SLIGHTLY.

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES PERISHED.

RACK DAMP.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,468 miles

o/s/ headlamp lens in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2012 47,434 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/ headlamp lens in poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2011 43,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,773 miles

Both wipers split but still clear screen

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

Gearbox leaking slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2010 38,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both wipers split but still clear screen

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

Gearbox leaking slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,757 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,474 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 XUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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