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EG03 LSF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,082 mi
Last recorded132,082 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 LSF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 132,082 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box reaction bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 132,082 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box reaction bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 131,355 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 131,355 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 129,267 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 129,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,962 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 125,962 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,564 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 122,564 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,115 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,468 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

n/s/f tyre bauld outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2015 115,468 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre bauld outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,111 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 103,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,734 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 100,734 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,121 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,182 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,368 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 LSF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LSF, 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 LSF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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