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EG03 HVB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,426 mi
Last recorded133,426 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HVB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 133,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 128,407 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 128,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,618 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,086 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 102,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,542 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 94,542 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,576 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 68,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,306 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,163 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,686 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,611 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edge of tread

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,324 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 21,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,353 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 HVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HVB, 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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EG03 HVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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