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EG03 LXZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 LXZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 140,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 140,470 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 130,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 123,669 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,394 miles

Oil leak gear box seals. ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 100,564 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,340 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 89,290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,250 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,031 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,122 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,366 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 LXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG03 LXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for EG03 LXZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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