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EG03 FVW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,134 mi
Last recorded147,134 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 FVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 147,134 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Flexi hose metal pipe bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Reading 78 - 77 (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 147,134 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing Both rear reflectors missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Flexi hose metal pipe bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Reading 78 - 77 (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 146,334 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 146,334 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,982 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside tyres wear on outer edge. sidewall wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 137,437 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 136,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 131,152 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 131,151 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 125,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 119,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,606 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front headlamp lenses are slightly clouded over

Pass 15 Jun 2013 105,524 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,103 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,421 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,904 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,927 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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EG03 FVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EG03 FVW, 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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What year was EG03 FVW registered?

EG03 FVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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