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EK03 TNZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,784 mi
Last recorded119,784 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 TNZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 119,784 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy front and back (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,523 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 106,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 106,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,443 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,061 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre worn edges + perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,133 miles

headlamps produce a poor image

Fail 29 Jul 2014 60,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

headlamps produce a poor image

Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,236 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,360 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,080 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 37,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,523 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,523 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,161 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,935 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,054 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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EK03 TNZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK03 TNZ, 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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EK03 TNZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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