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EK03 VNE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,412 mi
Last recorded125,412 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,412 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Central & N S R (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 119,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Central & N S R (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,861 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded arch as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 101,862 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 101,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,354 miles

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

wear to front tyres

Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

wear to front tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,439 miles

slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2010 61,602 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 56,073 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 56,073 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 48,249 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 39,994 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 39,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,005 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 VNE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EK03 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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