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EK03 XPY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,298 mi
Last recorded99,298 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,298 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 99,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,037 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,328 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,825 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,411 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,929 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on outer edges

n/s/r wheel-bearing becoming noisy

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,929 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on outer edges

n/s/r wheel-bearing becoming noisy

o/s/f wiper deteriorating

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,696 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,024 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)

n/s/r tyre as small cracks in wall

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,962 miles

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on outer edges

handbrake travel excessive - very close to no reserve

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Fail 18 Mar 2010 57,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on outer edges

handbrake travel excessive - very close to no reserve

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,994 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,167 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)

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 XPY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XPY, 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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What year was EK03 XPY registered?

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

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