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EO03 DTX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,779 mi
Last recorded126,779 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 DTX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 126,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 125,630 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 125,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 125,175 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 122,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 119,165 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,201 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,080 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 110,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,767 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,871 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,390 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,390 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,663 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,396 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 DTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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