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EG03 SLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,879 mi
Last recorded140,879 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 SLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 140,879 miles

Clutch worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around back of engine, sump and bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 139,459 miles

Coolant leak Coolant expansion bottle leaking through seam ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 139,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Coolant expansion bottle leaking through seam ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 137,628 miles

Clutch biting point high

Nearside Front Lower Bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 137,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Clutch biting point high

Nearside Front Lower Bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 135,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 133,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 133,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 130,095 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 130,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 15 May 2017 124,976 miles

Oil leak Engine? ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers broken.

Fail 15 May 2017 124,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak Engine? ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers broken.

Pass 13 May 2016 121,041 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 117,153 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 115,043 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 110,272 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 104,762 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 98,967 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2010 91,905 miles

number plates deteriorating

Fail 14 May 2010 91,897 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

number plates deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2009 85,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 75,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 62,579 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 51,914 miles

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

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 SLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

EG03 SLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is EG03 SLU safe to buy?

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