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EN03 LUL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

135,118 mi
Last recorded135,118 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 LUL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 135,118 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 126,505 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 126,505 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions x2 (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 126,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DROP-LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users BULB APPEARS TO BE FITTED INCORRECTLY (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 123,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 123,257 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2014 116,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2014 116,108 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2013
Fail 10 Jan 2013

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,970 miles

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

battery light on

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2012 91,969 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

battery light on

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,741 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag lamp illuminated

battery lamp illuminated

eml illuminated

front brake discs of corrosion

nearside rear shocker shroud in secure

rear exhaust section of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,989 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 77,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,080 miles

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

front reg plate

mil illuminated

Fail 2 Nov 2009 66,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

front reg plate

mil illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,597 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 53,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,829 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,838 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EN03 LUL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 EN03 LUL, 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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EN03 LUL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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