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EO03 AVB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,249 mi
Last recorded136,249 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 AVB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 136,249 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axel corroding

Rear Parking brake slightly tight may require adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Mar 2020 136,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 - tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 - tyre also fracking & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axel corroding

Rear Parking brake slightly tight may require adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Jun 2016 120,954 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,760 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,286 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 37,949 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,069 miles

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

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,397 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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EO03 AVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO03 AVB, 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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EO03 AVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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