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EK03 XLW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,030 mi
Last recorded72,030 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XLW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 72,030 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking and slight inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General suspension components corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deep cracking. Very strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 27 Apr 2026 72,030 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking and slight inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General suspension components corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deep cracking. Very strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 4 Nov 2024 62,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking heavily on the inside

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on the inside

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 62,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking heavily on the inside

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on the inside

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 59,985 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp not working.

Fail 13 Nov 2023 59,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp not working.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,123 miles

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 56,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 53,292 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight tarnsihed

Fail 20 Oct 2021 53,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight tarnsihed

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 48,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,617 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,487 miles

slight deterioration to o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,492 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,259 miles

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

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

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,347 miles

rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,195 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 30,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,514 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 XLW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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