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EO03 ETE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,128 mi
Last recorded154,128 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 ETE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 154,128 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 154,128 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 152,589 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 152,588 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 147,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 145,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 132,255 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 112,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 105,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 98,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 84,662 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 77,578 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog lamp smashed

Fail 19 May 2011 77,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog lamp smashed

Fail 20 May 2010 69,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 69,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 59,226 miles

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

re-issued due to error on previous test

Fail 13 May 2009 59,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

re-issued due to error on previous test

Fail 13 May 2009 59,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,499 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 ETE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EO03 ETE, 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 ETE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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