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EK03 XYR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XYR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2015

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

Fail 13 May 2015

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014

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)

mil light on

no mileage reading showing on speedo

Pass 29 Apr 2013
Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,689 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 66,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 62,968 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake requires adjustment

wipers are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Apr 2009 48,710 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,689 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance showing slight distortion

front wipers deteriorating

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,156 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 40,156 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust corroding

front brake performance shows slight distortion and imbalance

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre feathering badly on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre feathering badly on outer edge and cracking up

o/s/f tyre split on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre on outer edge,cracking up and low on tread

Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,457 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW.

Fail 30 Oct 2006 28,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 28,340 miles

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

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 XYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

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

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