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EG03 FXP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,367 mi
Last recorded133,367 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 FXP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 133,367 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 133,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 115,067 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,276 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 105,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 96,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,522 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,885 miles

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

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

battery warning light on

Fail 18 Oct 2012 69,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery warning light on

Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,606 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,510 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,963 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 45,963 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 38,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,190 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,187 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 FXP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG03 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

EG03 FXP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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